负数
negative number; burden; fail
Meanings
5 senses · 15 examplesadjective
less than zero; negative
Used in mathematics to describe numbers.
Negative three is less than zero.
The temperature dropped to minus five degrees.
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The balance of this account is negative.
Negative growth means the economy is contracting.
A negative electric charge attracts a positive charge.
verb
to carry on the back; to bear; to shoulder (a responsibility)
Often used for abstract responsibilities or debts.
He shoulders the heavy responsibility of his family.
The company is burdened with huge debts.
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Don't put all the blame on him; everyone has a share of the responsibility.
verb
to betray; to fail to live up to; to let down
Often used in emotional contexts involving trust or expectations.
He will never let down his parents' expectations.
heartless man; love rat
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I gave him my sincere heart, but he betrayed me.
verb
to owe
literaryLiterary or formal term for owing money.
He is heavily in debt.
to owe
verb
to lose (a game, battle); to be defeated
The opposite of 胜.
Our team lost this match.
to end in a draw; neither side wins