calculated

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]

Their movements through the region were calculated to terrify landowners into abandoning their holdings. 他們在整個地區(qū)的行動意在恐嚇地主們放棄其財產(chǎn)。

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]

The liberal agenda is not calculated to help minority groups. 自由黨的議題是不太可能幫助少數(shù)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

Irene's use of the mop had been a calculated attempt to cover up her crime. 艾琳使用拖把是個精心安排的舉動，意在掩蓋她的罪行。

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. 全盤衡量過的 (風(fēng)險)[ADJ n]

The president took a calculated political risk in throwing his full support behind the rebels. 總統(tǒng)在全盤計算過后，冒著風(fēng)險全力支持反叛分子。