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adj.负的,减的 prep.减去 n.负数

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min=small(小的)

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minus


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prep
1 (mathematics 数) with the deduction of; less 减; 减去
*Seven minus three equals four (7
3 = 4). 七减三等于四.
2 below zero 零下
*a temperature of minus ten degrees centigrade (-10C) 零下十摄氏度的温度(-10C).
3 (infml 口) 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.

adj
1 (mathematics 数) negative 负的
*a minus quantity, ie a quantity less than zero (eg -2x2) 负量(小于零, 如-2x2).
2 [pred 作表语] (of marks or grades) of a standard slightly lower than the one stated (指分数或等级)略低于某标准
*I got B minus (B-) in the test. 我测验得个B-.

n
1 (also minus sign) the mathematical symbol 减号, 负号(-). =>App
4 见附录4.
2 (infml 口) 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.
1. One roommate is always cold, while the other never wants to turn up the furnace, even though the thermometer says it's minus five outside.
    一位室友感觉很冷,而另一位却往往不想调高暖气温度,尽管气温计上显示室外温度已达零下5度。

2. Five minus two is three.
    5减去2等于3。

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