| [/ˈmaɪnəs; ˋmaɪnəs/] prep 用法:
1 (mathematics 数) with the deduction of; less 减; 减去:
Seven minus three equals four (7 用法:
3 = 4). 七减三等於四. 用法:
2 below zero 零下:
a temperature of minus ten degrees centigrade (-10C) 零下十摄氏度的温度（-10C）. 用法:
3 (infml) without or lacking; deprived of 无; 缺少; 减少:
He came back from the war minus a leg. 他打仗回来, 少了一条腿. *
I'm minus my car today, eg because it's being repaired. 今天我没汽车了（如正在修理）. Cf 参看 plus. minus 2
adj 用法:
1 (mathematics 数) negative 负的:
a minus quantity, ie a quantity less than zero (eg -2x2) 负量（小於零, 如-2x2）. 用法:
2 [pred 作表语] (of marks or grades) of a standard slightly lower than the one stated （指分数或等级）略低於某标准:
I got B minus (B-) in the test. 我测验得个B-. minus 3
n 用法:
1 (also minus sign) the mathematical symbol 减号, 负号（-）. =>App 4 见附录4. 用法:
2 (infml) disadvantage or drawback 不利; 不足; 缺点:
Let's consider the pluses and minuses of moving house. 咱们考虑一下搬家的利弊吧. Cf 参看 plus. |