minus
🇬🇧 UK/'mainәs/🇺🇸 US
IELTSB1
Definitions
prep.
Reduced by; less; without.
减去;缺少
adj.
Below zero; negative in value; involving a disadvantage.
负的;零下的;不利的
n.
The minus sign (−); a negative quantity; a disadvantage or drawback.
负号;负数;不利因素
v.
To subtract one number from another.
减去
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.minus sign负号
- 2.minus temperature零下温度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The temperature dropped to minus ten degrees overnight.
- 2.
The business showed a minus balance after unexpected expenses.