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calculate + noun phrase
We need to calculate the total cost before making a decision.
在做决定前，我们需要计算总成本。
计算；核算
calculated — past of calculate
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
计算；核算
To work out a number or amount using mathematics; to reckon.
We need to calculate the total cost before making a decision.
在做决定前，我们需要计算总成本。
通过数学过程确定某物的值或某问题的解
To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
通过数学过程确定值或解；计算
To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.
通过数学或占星计算确定或预测时间、情况或其他条件；预测或推算特征或后果
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.
为特定目的进行调整；通过预先思考或计算来适应；通过调整手段以适应目的
To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end.
calculate
Base
原形
calculates
3rd person
第三人称单数
calculating
-ing
现在分词
calculated
Past
过去式
calculated
Past participle
过去分词
I calculate the total cost every month.
我每月计算总成本。
She calculated the distance yesterday.
她昨天计算了距离。
They have calculated the budget.
他们已经计算了预算。
规则动词
She calculated the total cost of the trip.
她计算了旅行的总费用。
I calculate that we will arrive by noon.
我估计我们中午前会到。
This advertisement is calculated to attract young customers.
这则广告旨在吸引年轻顾客。
We need to calculate the total cost before making a decision.
在做决定前，我们需要计算总成本。
She calculated that it would take three hours to finish the project.
她估计完成这个项目需要三个小时。
Can you calculate how much material we need for the renovation?
你能算一下装修需要多少材料吗？
Not this
I need to do a calculate of the expenses.
Use this
I need to do a calculation of the expenses.
将动词 'calculate' 误用作名词。英语中 'calculate' 是动词，名词形式为 'calculation'。应使用名词形式作宾语。
Not this
You can calculate on him for support.
Use this
You can count on him for support.
混淆了 'calculate on' 与 'count on'。'calculate on' 意为“指望、预料”，通常用于预测结果；而表示依赖某人时，应使用短语动词 'count on'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
计算成本
We need to calculate the cost before making a decision.
在做决定前，我们需要计算成本。
估计风险
Investors should calculate the risk before investing.
投资者在投资前应该估计风险。
计算概率
It's important to calculate the odds of success.
计算成功的概率很重要。
仔细计算
She calculated carefully to avoid errors.
她仔细计算以避免错误。
计算数量
Please calculate the amount of money needed.
请计算所需金额。
精确计算
Engineers must calculate precisely for safety.
工程师必须精确计算以确保安全。
指望，依赖
We can calculate on their support.
我们可以指望他们的支持。
有准备的风险，有意冒的风险
Taking the job was a calculated risk.
接受这份工作是一个有准备的风险。
估算可能性
He calculated the odds of winning the lottery.
他计算了中彩票的可能性。
Use calculated naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
“cal”音似“考”，“cu”音似“粗”，“late”是“迟到”，联想“考试计算粗心会迟到”。
作为动词，“calculate”最常见的用法是进行数学运算，在正式和非正式场合均比较常见；此外，也用于表示预测、估计或专门设计，这些用法多出现在较正式的语境中。
None of these words rhyme with 'calculate' because their stressed vowels differ. They share the common spelling ending '-ulate' but vary in pronunciation.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.