reckoning

US [ˈrekənɪŋ]
UK ['rekənɪŋ]
  • n.计算;估算;估计;最后审判日
  • v.“reckon”的现在分词
  • Web惩罚;清算;算帐
Plural Form:reckonings  
reckoning
n.
1.
[u][c]
估计;估算;计算the act of calculating sth, especially in a way that is not very exact
By my reckoning you still owe me £5.
我算计着,你还欠我 5 英镑。
2.
[c][ususing][u]
最后审判日;算总账a time when sb's actions will be judged to be right or wrong and they may be punished
In the final reckoning truth is rewarded.
在最后算总账的时候,诚实的人会有好报。
Officials concerned with environmental policy predict that a day of reckoning will come.
担心环境政策的官员们预言总有一天人们会受到报应。

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