1710, "carrying out calculations," present participle adjective from calculate. Meaning "shrewdly or selfishly seeking advantage" is attested from c. 1810.
雙語例句
1. Northbridge is a cool, calculating and clever criminal who could strike again.
諾思布里奇是個頭腦冷靜、詭計多端、陰險狡詐的罪犯，他可能還會犯案。
來自柯林斯例句
2. I believe I am capable of calculating the political consequences accurately.
我覺得我能準確預料此事的政治后果。
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3. He described Mr Long as cold, calculating and manipulative.
他說郎先生是個冷酷、算計，又愛擺布人的人。
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4. She was not calculating and evidenced no specific interest in money.
她沒什么心計，而且能感覺出她對錢沒什么興趣。
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5. Historically, royal marriages have been cold, calculating affairs.