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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-derived
minsmall, less, diminish
+
ussuffix
=minus

Common 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.

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