新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

calculated

英  [ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪd]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1故意作出的 , 有意安排的

    If something is calculated to have a particular effect, it is specially done or arranged in order to have that effect.

    双语例句

    例:

    Their movements through the region were calculated to terrify landowners into abandoning their holdings.

    他们在整个地区的行动是精心策划的,意在恐吓地主们放弃其财产。

    2很可能的

    If you say that something is not calculated to have a particular effect, you mean that it is unlikely to have that effect.

    近义词

    likely

    双语例句

    例:

    The liberal agenda is not calculated to help minority groups.

    自由党的议题是不太可能帮助少数派的。

    3精心安排的

    You can describe a clever or dishonest action as calculated when it is very carefully planned or arranged.

    双语例句

    例:

    Irene's use of the mop had been a calculated attempt to cover up her crime.

    艾琳使用拖把是个精心安排的举动,意在掩盖她的罪行。

    4全盘衡量过的(风险)

    If you take a calculated risk, you do something which you think might be successful, although you have fully considered the possible bad consequences of your action.

    双语例句

    例:

    The president took a calculated political risk in throwing his full support behind the rebels.

    总统是冒着全盘计算后的政治风险去全力支持反叛分子的。