minus

• 用于描述数量、数字或状态低于零或少于某一水平；也指负的、减少的或不利的。

Used to describe a quantity, number, or condition that is below zero or less than a certain level.

1. Lower than zeroA2formal

   A negative number; indicating a quantity less than zero.

   负的

   • The temperature was minus five degrees Celsius.
   • The bank account balance is in minus.
   • The result came out as minus two.

   同义词negative

   反义词pluspositive

2. Lacking or withoutB1informal

   Used to indicate the absence or removal of something.

   缺少，没有

   • He came minus an umbrella and got soaked.
   • The report is complete, minus the appendix.
   • She arrived at the party minus her usual confidence.

   同义词lackingwithout

   反义词pluswith

3. DisadvantageousB2informal

   Having a negative quality or disadvantage.

   不利的

   • There are pluses and minuses to every decision.
   • The plan has a definite minus in terms of cost.
   • The main minus of the apartment is its small size.

   同义词adversedetrimentalharmfulnegativeunfavorable

   反义词advantageousplus

• 缺点、不利因素；也表示减号（−）或负量。

A noun referring to a disadvantage, a negative factor, or a symbol (−) used to indicate subtraction or a negative quantity.

1. Negative quantityB1formal

   A quantity or number that is less than zero, usually indicating a loss or deficit.

   负数

   • The temperature dropped to minus ten degrees Celsius.
   • Our budget shows a minus of $500 for this month.
   • He recorded the results as pluses and minuses.

   同义词deficitlossnegativeshortfall

   反义词plus

2. Disadvantage or drawbackB2informal

   Something that is unfavorable or detracts from overall value.

   缺点

   • One of the minuses of the job is the long commute.
   • The pluses outweigh the minuses in this situation.
   • Lack of experience is a definite minus for her application.

   同义词catchdefectdemeritdisadvantagedownsidedrawbackflawhandicapliabilitypitfallsnagweakness

   反义词advantageassetbenefitplus

• 介词“minus”表示数学意义上的减去或去掉；它表达缺少、不足或排除（“没有”），表示负面的性质或缺陷，也指温度低于零度。

The preposition 'minus' indicates subtraction or removal in a mathematical sense; it expresses absence, lack, or exclusion ('without'), denotes a negative quality or disadvantage, and specifies a temperature below zero.

1. Mathematical subtractionA2formalscientific

   Used to indicate the operation of subtracting one number or quantity from another

   减

   • Ten minus four equals six
   • The final score was 5 minus 2
   • Calculate the profit minus expenses

2. Absence or lack (without)B1informal

   Informally used to indicate that something is missing, excluded, or not included in a situation

   没有，不包括，减去

   • I'll have coffee minus sugar
   • The project is complete minus the final report
   • She arrived minus her umbrella

3. Temperature below zeroA2formalscientific

   Specifies a temperature that is below the freezing point or zero on a scale

   零下

   • The temperature dropped to minus 10 degrees
   • It's minus 5 outside
   • Store at minus 18°C

4. Disadvantage or negative aspectB2informal

   Used to denote a drawback, negative quality, or unfavorable factor in a situation

   缺点，不利因素，负面方面

   • The plan has many pluses but one major minus
   • The location is a minus for me
   • His attitude is a big minus

5. Exclusion from a group or totalB1formalbusiness

   Indicates that a specific element is removed or not counted within a larger set or sum

   减去，除去，除外

   • The total cost minus tax is $100
   • Everyone minus John attended the meeting
   • The grade is A minus