['kælkjuleɪtɪŋ]['kælkjuleɪtɪŋ]
  • adj. 深谋远虑的;精明的;计算的
  • 动词calculate的现在分词.
    • adjective(形容词)
      1. 工于心计的;精明的;狡猾的

    双解例句

    adjective(形容词)
    1. 工于心计的;精明的;狡猾的

      In the film she's depicted as a very cold and calculating character.

      在影片中,她被刻画成了一个冷漠且工于心计的人物。

    小知识

    Someone who's calculating is scheming to get exactly what they want, no matter the cost to other people. A movie's calculating villain might be determined to steal his innocent victim's money.

    The adjective calculating originally meant simply “doing calculations,” or in other words, doing math. It quickly took on a figurative meaning that's become its main definition, used for anyone who directs their intelligence and know-how toward ruthlessly getting the best of other people. Your brother's calculating smile is a sure sign he's up to no good.

    常用短语

    1. calculating data

      计算数据,计算资料

    2. calculating machine

      计算机

    单词用法

    词组短语
    calculating data计算数据,计算资料;calculating machine计算机

    同义词

    adj.精确的;审慎的

    prudent  /  wily  /  designing  /  crafty  /  cautious  /  manipulative  /  wary  /  shrewd  /  careful  /  sharp  /  artful  /  plotting  /  politic  /  discreet  /  circumspect  /  scheming

    其他释义

    crooked  /  cunning

    同根词

    词根:calculate

    adj.

    calculated计算出的;适合的;有计划的

    calculable可计算的;能预测的;可靠的

    calculative计算的,善于计算的;精明的

    n.

    calculation计算;估计;计算的结果;深思熟虑

    calculator计算器;计算者

    v.

    calculated计算;估计;打算(calculate的过去式和过去分词)

    vi.

    calculate计算;以为;作打算

    vt.

    calculate计算;预测;认为;打算