subtract
/səbˈtrækt/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #3012 in the learning path
减去；扣除
Definitions
v. to take one number or amount away from another
减去；扣除
Example
Subtract the delivery charge to find the original price.
减去运费，就能算出原价。
Researchers subtract production costs from total revenue to calculate the profit generated by each farming method.
研究人员从总收入中减去生产成本，计算每种耕作方式带来的利润。
Collocations
- subtract from
- subtract the cost
Word family
- subtraction (n.)
Synonyms
- deduct
Antonyms
- add
Usage tip
subtract A from B 表示用B减去A。
FAQ
- What does subtract mean?
- to take one number or amount away from another
- How is subtract pronounced?
- UK /səbˈtrækt/, US /səbˈtrækt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
