minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  CONJ You use minus to show that one number or quantity is being subtracted from another. 减

  例：

  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]

  例：

  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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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]

  例：

  The minuses far outweigh that possible gain.

  不利因素远远超过了那可能获得的收益。