Definitions
n. an amount of money
金额
n. the total obtained by adding amounts together
总和；总数
v. to state the main points, usually with up
概括；总结
Example
She saved a small sum for a new bicycle.
她为买一辆新自行车攒了一小笔钱。
Governments invest large sums in public transport to reduce congestion and improve urban air quality.
政府在公共交通上投入巨资，以缓解拥堵并改善城市空气质量。
Collocations
- a large sum of money
- the sum of
- sum up
Word family
- summation (n.)
Usage tip
sum up表示总结；一笔钱用a sum of money。
FAQ
- What does sum mean?
- an amount of money the total obtained by adding amounts together to state the main points, usually with up
- How is sum pronounced?
- UK /sʌm/, US /sʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
