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Figure on Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɪɡjɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FIG-yer-awn or FIG-yer-ahn
fˈɪɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
FIG-uh-on

释义

To expect or plan for something to happen; to count on something as part of your plans.

用法与细微差别

Informal, mainly in American English. Commonly used when making plans or expectations: 'figure on doing something' or 'figure on someone/something.' Not to be confused with 'figure out' (to understand).

例句

You can figure on the meeting starting at 10 a.m.

basic

We didn't figure on so many guests.

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Are you figuring on staying for dinner?

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Don’t figure on the weather being perfect for the picnic.

natural

I didn’t figure on running into so much traffic on the way here.

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If you’re figuring on staying late, let me know.

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