Definitions
v. to find how many things there are
数；计数
v. to matter or have an important effect
重要；有价值
n. the act of counting, or the total found
计数；总数
Example
Please count the plates before our guests arrive.
请在客人到来之前数一下盘子。
When evaluating educational success, students' confidence and creativity should count as much as examination results.
评估教育成效时，学生的自信和创造力应与考试成绩同样重要。
Collocations
- count up
- lose count
- count on someone
- every minute counts
Word family
- countable (adj.)
- countless (adj.)
- uncountable (adj.)
Synonyms
- tally
Usage tip
count on意为依靠；count作“重要”时不及物。
FAQ
- What does count mean?
- to find how many things there are to matter or have an important effect the act of counting, or the total found
- How is count pronounced?
- UK /kaʊnt/, US /kaʊnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
