| 释义 |
cal·cu·la·tion
\ˌkalkyəˈlāshən, ˌkau̇k-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English calculacioun, from Late Latin calculation-, calculatio, from Latin calculatus (past participle of calculare to calculate) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the action or process of calculating
b. : an instance of such action : an act of calculating
c. : the result of an act of calculating : a conclusion reached by reckoning or estimation sometimes accompanied by a verbal or written statement of the steps by which the conclusion has been reached
2.
a. : deliberate prudent studied care in analyzing, planning, or contriving
b. : cold heartless planning to promote self-interest
< by every effort of subterfuge and calculation — Hilaire Belloc > |