calculating

• 形容一个人工于心计、精明算计，总是有意地为自己谋取私利。

Describes a person who is scheming, shrewd, and deliberately self-interested in their actions.

1. Scheming or manipulativeB2formal

   Describes a person who carefully plans actions to achieve a desired outcome, often in a selfish or underhanded way.

   工于心计

   • He had a calculating mind, always thinking several steps ahead.
   • Her calculating nature made her a formidable business opponent.
   • The villain in the movie was cold and calculating.

   同义词connivingcraftycunningdeviousguilefulmanipulativeschemingshrewdslywily

   反义词artlesscandidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensincerestraightforward

• 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