calculated /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd/

• 1. 

  ADJ If something is calculated to have a particular effect, it is specially done or arranged in order to have that effect. 故意作出的; 有意安排的 [v-link ADJ to-inf]

  例：

  Their movements through the region were calculated to terrify landowners into abandoning their holdings.

  他们在整个地区的行动意在恐吓地主们放弃其财产。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you say that something is not calculated to have a particular effect, you mean that it is unlikely to have that effect. 很可能的 [with brd-neg, v-link ADJ to-inf]

  例：

  The liberal agenda is not calculated to help minority groups.

  自由党的议题是不太可能帮助少数派的。

• 3. 

  ADJ You can describe a clever or dishonest action as calculated when it is very carefully planned or arranged. 精心安排的

  例：

  Irene's use of the mop had been a calculated attempt to cover up her crime.

  艾琳使用拖把是个精心安排的举动，意在掩盖她的罪行。

• 4. 

  ADJ If you take a calculated risk, you do something which you think might be successful, although you have fully considered the possible bad consequences of your action. 全盘衡量过的 (风险) [ADJ n]

  例：

  The president took a calculated political risk in throwing his full support behind the rebels.

  总统在全盘计算过后，冒着风险全力支持反叛分子。