minus

UK
/ˈmaɪnəs/
US
/ˈmaɪnəs/

Übersetzungen

minussubstantiv
minuses
Pl.
UK
/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
US
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знак минус
The minus sign, written between two numbers to show that the second number should be taken away from the first, or in front of one number to show that it has a value of less than 0.
Знак минус, который пишется между двумя числами, чтобы показать, что второе число следует вычесть из первого, или перед одним числом, чтобы показать, что оно имеет значение меньше 0.
Having to travel such a long way to work is a definite minus.
Having to travel such a long way to work is a definite minus. Необходимость проделывать такой долгий путь на работу — это несомненный минус.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
minusadjektiv
UK
/ˈmaɪnəs/
US
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ниже нуля
The temperature is minus five.
Температура пять градусов ниже нуля.
minuspräposition
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US
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Ten minus six is four.
Десять минус шесть - четыре.

Definitionen

minussubstantiv
A mathematical operation indicating subtraction or a negative quantity.
The result of the equation was a minus, indicating a loss.
A disadvantage or negative aspect of something.
One of the minuses of living in the city is the high cost of rent.
The minus sign.
The minus sign, written between two numbers to show that the second number should be taken away from the first, or in front of one number to show that it has a value of less than 0.
minusadjektiv
Below zero.
The temperature is minus five.
Lacking or without something.
The report was minus any detailed analysis, making it difficult to understand the full context.
minuspräposition
Used to indicate subtraction or a decrease by a specified amount.
The temperature dropped to minus five degrees Celsius.
Used to indicate that one number or amount is being subtracted from another.
Ten minus six is four.