to calculate
01
计算, 算出
to find a number or amount using mathematics
Transitive: to calculate a number or amount
例子
She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.
她在去商店之前计算了杂货的总成本。
The engineer calculated the dimensions of the bridge to ensure structural integrity.
工程师计算了桥梁的尺寸以确保结构完整性。
02
评估, 估计
to form an opinion by considering the information at hand
Transitive: to calculate that
例子
He calculated that it would be more cost-effective to rent rather than buy.
他计算出租赁比购买更具成本效益。
She calculated that they could afford the new house with their current budget.
她计算出他们可以用目前的预算买得起新房子。
03
依赖, 依靠
to depend on or rely upon something or someone
Transitive: to calculate on a condition
例子
The success of the project will calculate on timely approval from the board.
项目的成功取决于董事会的及时批准。
She calculated heavily on her partner ’s support during the difficult period.
在困难时期，她依赖伴侣的支持很多。
04
计算, 估计
to predict or estimate the likely outcomes or effects of a situation or decision
Transitive: to calculate consequences of something
例子
The team calculated the long-term consequences of their decision to cut costs.
团队计算了他们削减成本决定的长期后果。
The lawyer calculated the potential legal consequences of signing the contract.
律师计算了签署合同的潜在法律后果。
05
计算, 设计
to plan or create something with a particular purpose or goal in mind
Ditransitive: to calculate sth to do sth
例子
The team calculated the product ’s features to appeal specifically to young professionals.
团队计算了产品的特性，以特别吸引年轻专业人士。
The architect calculated the building ’s layout to maximize natural light.
建筑师计算了建筑的布局以最大化自然光。
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