compute
/kəmˈpjuːt/
CEFR level C1Topic TechnologyWord #5644 in the learning path
计算
Definitions
v. To calculate an amount or result, often using a computer.
计算
Example
This app computes the cost of our weekly shopping.
这个应用程序计算我们每周购物的费用。
Researchers compute average temperatures from satellite data to assess long-term changes in the global climate.
研究人员根据卫星数据计算平均气温，以评估全球气候的长期变化。
Collocations
- compute the cost
- compute an average
- compute a value
Word family
- computer (n.)
- computation (n.)
- computational (adj.)
- computing (n.)
Synonyms
- calculate
Usage tip
比calculate更正式，常用于计算机或数学语境。
FAQ
- What does compute mean?
- To calculate an amount or result, often using a computer.
- How is compute pronounced?
- UK /kəmˈpjuːt/, US /kəmˈpjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
