"do the math" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 算算看
• 算一算

Definition

計算或弄清楚某事，尤其是當答案很明顯或經過簡單思考就可以得出時。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

口語表達，通常用來表示答案很明顯或很容易推斷，有時帶有諷刺意味。不是真的算數，而是指分析事實得出結論。

Examples

If you earn $10 and spend $8, you can do the math to see how much is left.

如果你賺10美元，花了8美元，你可以**算算看**還剩多少。

There are six chairs and seven people. You do the math.

有六把椅子和七個人。你**算一算**。

It's cheaper to buy in bulk—you just have to do the math.

大量購買更便宜——你只需**算算看**。

You want to work less and earn more? Do the math.

你想工作更少卻賺更多？**算算看吧**。

Trust me, once you do the math, it makes sense to go by train.

相信我，**算一算**後，坐火車更划算。

He hasn't called or texted in weeks—do the math.

他幾週都沒打電話也沒發消息——**算算看**。