minus

柯林斯词典

1. CONJ You use minus to show that one number or quantity is being subtracted from another. 减
One minus one is zero. 一减一等于零。
2. ADJ Minus before a number or quantity means that the number or quantity is less than zero. 负的[ADJ amount]
The aircraft was subjected to temperatures of minus 65 degrees and plus 120 degrees. 该飞机经受了零下65 度和零上120度的温度。
3. ADJ Teachers use minus in grading work in schools and colleges. "B minus" is not as good as "B," but is a better grade than "C." 略低的
I'm giving him a B minus. 我打算给他一个B-。
4. PREP To be minus something means not to have that thing. 失去
The film company collapsed, leaving Chris jobless and minus his life savings. 这家电影公司垮了，使克里斯失业了，同时也失去了他的生活积蓄。
5. N-COUNT A minus is a disadvantage. 不利因素[非正式]
The minuses far outweigh that possible gain. 不利因素远远超过了那可能获得的收益。