calculate
/ˈkælkjuleɪt; `kælkjəˌlet/ v
1 [Tn, Tf, Tw]
work (sth) out by using numbers or one's judgement; estimate 计算; 推算; 估计
calculate the cost of sth/how much sth will cost 计算某事物的费用
Scientists have calculated that the world's population will double by the end of the century. 科学家已推算出世界人口在本世纪末将要增加一倍.
I calculate that we will reach London at about 3 pm. 我估计我们大约在下午3时到达伦敦.
2 [Tn, Tf, Tnt]
(US infml 口) suppose (sth); believe 认为; 觉得; 相信.
3 (idm 习语) be calculated to do sth be intended or designed to do sth 打算或计划做某事
This advertisement is calculated to appeal to children. 这个广告是针对儿童设计的.
His speech was calculated to stir up the crowd. 他讲的话是有意鼓动群众的. a calculated `insult deliberate or premeditated insult 故意的或存心的侮辱. a calculated `risk risk taken deliberately with full knowledge of the dangers （明知有危险）有意进行的冒险.
4 (phr v) calculate on sth/doing sth depend or rely on sth 指望或依靠某事物
We can't calculate on (having) good weather for the barbecue. 我们不能指望著（有）好天气才去烧烤.