calculated

• 形容某个行为或决定是经过事先精心计划或有意为之的，通常带有仔细考虑过可能结果的意味。

Describes an action or decision that is deliberately planned or intended, often with careful thought about the possible results.

1. Deliberate and plannedB2formal

   Done with full awareness of the likely consequences; intentional.

   蓄意的，有计划的

   • His response was a calculated insult to provoke her.
   • The company made a calculated decision to enter the new market.
   • It was a calculated risk to invest all the money.

   同义词consciousconsidereddeliberateintentionalplannedpremeditatedpurposeful

   反义词accidentalimpulsivespontaneousunintentionalunplannedunpremeditated

2. Measured or estimatedB1formal

   Determined by mathematical or logical calculation.

   计算得出的

   • The calculated distance between the two cities is 500 kilometers.
   • The engineer provided a calculated estimate for the project cost.
   • The speed was calculated using the time and distance.

   同义词determinedfiguredmeasured

   反义词approximate

• 用于通过数学或逻辑方式确定或估算某事物的动词。

A verb used to determine or estimate something mathematically or logically.

1. Compute mathematicallyA2formal

   To determine a number or amount using mathematical operations.

   计算

   • She calculated the total cost of the groceries.
   • The engineer calculated the load capacity of the bridge.
   • He calculated the distance between the two cities.

   同义词add upcomputecountdeterminefigurereckonsumtallytotalwork out

2. Estimate or predictB1formal

   To form an opinion or make a judgment about something based on available information.

   估计或预测

   • They calculated that the project would take six months.
   • The analyst calculated the potential risks of the investment.
   • She calculated the best time to leave to avoid traffic.

   同义词anticipateassessestimatefigureforecastgaugejudgepredictprojectreckon

   反义词guessmiscalculatemisjudge

3. Plan deliberatelyB2formal

   To plan or intend something, often with careful thought.

   盘算

   • His remarks were calculated to provoke a reaction.
   • The strategy was calculated to maximize profits.
   • She calculated every move in the negotiation.

   同义词aimcontrivedesigndeviseintendmeanplanpurpose