What does minus mean?

with a particular amount taken away below zero a disadvantage or negative feature

How is minus pronounced?

UK /ˈmaɪnəs/, US /ˈmaɪnəs/.

/ˈmaɪnəs/

CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2339 in the learning path

减去；扣除

prep. with a particular amount taken away

减去；扣除

adj. below zero

负的；零下的

n. a disadvantage or negative feature

缺点；不利因素

Ten minus three leaves enough apples for everyone.

十个苹果减去三个，剩下的仍够每人分一个。

A household's disposable income is its total income minus taxes and other compulsory payments.

家庭可支配收入是总收入扣除税款及其他强制性支出后剩余的部分。

minus可表减去，也可置于温度前表示零下。

What does minus mean?: with a particular amount taken away below zero a disadvantage or negative feature
How is minus pronounced?: UK /ˈmaɪnəs/, US /ˈmaɪnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.