After doing the math, I realized that buying a new car would cost less than having my old car fixed.
(我算了一下發現買新車比修我的舊車便宜。)
The little boy is doing math.
(小男孩正在算數學。)
I can’t do math right now. I’m too tired.要指解數學題,也可以說 solve math problems / work out math problems
(我現在腦子沒辦法算數學。我太累了。)
I’m having trouble solving this math problem.
(我解不出這道數學題。)
His sister helped him work out the math problems in his homework.
(他的姐姐協助他解出作業裡的數學題。)
因此可以說:They calculated the costs and decided against hiring more part-time workers.
(他們計算了花費之後,決定不要僱用更多兼職員工。)
He didn’t calculate the number of guests correctly.不過這個字也可以指心機的算計
(他把賓客人數算錯了。)
Hiring his brother-in-law for the position was a calculated move.
(僱用他的姐夫來擔任這個職位是個經過算計的舉措。)
She is always calculating how to get ahead.
(她總是在算計著要如何贏過別人。)