calculate
verb [ T ] uk/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/ us/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt/
B2 算，计算
to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers
The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over £5 million. 据计算，近期风暴造成的损失超过了500万英镑。
The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual. 新税制将按照个人财产价值计算税额。
[ + question word ] At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished. 在一定阶段，我们需要计算一下工程何时会结束。
[ + that ] He's calculated that it would take him two years to save up enough for a car. 他算了一下要攒两年的钱才够买辆车。
Synonym: compute
- More examples
- He's written a piece of software which calculates your tax returns for you.
- Calculate the result to two decimal places.
- I'll just calculate the total.
- I'm trying to calculate how long the project will take to complete.
- The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
Phrasal verb
calculate on something 预期;指望，依赖
to expect or depend on a particular amount or time
We're calculating on about 30 guests. 我们预期约有30名客人。