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average
n
1 [C] result of adding several amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts 平均; 平均数
The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6.
4
5 9三个数的平均数是6.
2 [U] standard or level regarded as usual 一般水平; 平均水准
These marks are well above/below average. 这些分数远在一般水平以上[以下].
3 (idm 习语) the law of averages => law. on (the) `average taking account of use, performance, etc over a period 按平均数计算
We fail one student per year on average. 我们平均每年有一个学生不及格. average, adj
1 [attrib 作定语]
found by calculating the average 平均的
The average age of the students is 19. 学生的平均年龄是19岁.
The average temperature in Oxford last month was 18C. 牛津上月的平均气温是18C.
2 of the ordinary or usual standard 一般标准的; 普通的; 平常的
children of average intelligence 智力一般的儿童
Rainfall is about average for the time of year. 对一年中的这个时候来说, 降雨量还算普通. average, v
1 [I, Tn] find the average of (sth) 求(某事物)的平均数; 平均
I´ve done some averaging to reach these figures. 我平均以後得出这些数.
2 [Tn no passive 不用於被动语态]
do or amount to (sth) as an average measure or rate 平均值为; 平均为
This car averages 40 miles to the gallon. 这辆汽车平均每加仑可行40英里.
The rainfall averages 36 inches a year. 年降雨量平均为36英寸.
3 (phr v) average `out (at sth) result in an average (of sth) 达到(某事物的)平均数; 以(某事物)的平均数为结果
Meals average out at 5 per head. 膳食平均每人5英镑.
Sometimes I pay, sometimes he pays it seems to average out (ie result in a fair balance) in the end. 有时我付钱, 有时他付钱--到头来似乎两相抵销. average sth out (at sth) calculate the average of sth 算出某事物的平均数
The tax authorities averaged his profit out at 3000 a year over 5 years. 税务局算出他5年的平均利润为每年3000英镑.
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