figure
/ˈfɪɡə/ · /ˈfɪɡjər/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #3250 in the learning path
数字；数值
Definitions
n. a number expressing an amount, especially in official information
数字；数值
n. a person, their outline, or the shape of their body
人物；人影；身形
v. to think or decide something after considering it
认为；估计
Example
She checked the final figure on the bill.
她核对了账单上的最终金额。
Recent employment figures suggest that investment in public transport can create substantial opportunities for local workers.
近期就业数据显示，投资公共交通能为当地劳动者创造大量机会。
Collocations
- sales figures
- a leading figure
- figure out
- a rough figure
Usage tip
数据常用复数figures；figure out意为弄懂。
FAQ
- What does figure mean?
- a number expressing an amount, especially in official information a person, their outline, or the shape of their body to think or decide something after considering it
- How is figure pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɪɡə/, US /ˈfɪɡjər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
