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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary fig·ure
ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin figura, from fingere DATE 13th century 1. a. a number symbol : numeral , digit b. plural : arithmetical calculations good at figures c. a written or printed character d. value especially as expressed in numbers : sum , price sold at a low figure e. plural : digits representing an amount (as of money earned or points scored) made six figures last year a score in double figures 2. a. a geometric form (as a line, triangle, or sphere) especially when considered as a set of geometric elements (as points) in space of a given number of dimensions a square is a plane figure b. bodily shape or form especially of a person a slender figure c. an object noticeable only as a shape or form figures moving in the dusk 3. a. the graphic representation of a form especially of a person or geometric entity b. a diagram or pictorial illustration of textual matter 4. a person, thing, or action representative of another 5. a. figure of speech b. an intentional deviation from the ordinary form or syntactical relation of words 6. the form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term 7. an often repetitive pattern or design in a manufactured article (as cloth) or natural product (as wood) a polka-dot figure 8. appearance made : impression produced the couple cut quite a figure 9. a. a series of movements in a dance b. an outline representation of a form traced by a series of evolutions (as with skates on an ice surface or by an airplane in the air) 10. a prominent personality : personage great figures of history 11. a short coherent group of notes or chords that may constitute part of a phrase, theme, or composition
verb DATE 14th century transitive verb 1. to represent by or as if by a figure or outline 2. to decorate with a pattern; also : to write figures over or under (the bass) in order to indicate the accompanying chords 3. to indicate or represent by numerals 4. a. calculate b. conclude , decide figured there was no use in further effort also : assume figure it will rain c. regard , consider d. to appear likely figures to win intransitive verb 1. a. to be or appear important or conspicuous b. to be involved or implicated figured in a robbery 2. to perform a figure in dancing 3. compute , calculate 4. to seem rational, normal, or expected that figures 5. to make sense of something — used interjectionally in the phrase go figure to suggest that something is surprising or perplexing why do they think women will buy this lie? Go figure — Ellen Bravo • • • - figure on English Etymology figure figure (n.) early 13c., from O.Fr . figure, from L. figura "a shape, form, figure," from PIE *dheigh- "to form, build" (see dough); originally in Eng. with meaning "numeral," but sense of "form, likeness" is almost as old (mid-13c.). The verb meaning "to picture in the mind" is from c.1600. Philosophical and scientific senses are from L. figura being used to translate Gk. skhema.http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ figure fig·ure / 5fi^E(r); NAmE 5fi^jEr / nounNUMBERS 数 1. [C, pl.] a number representing a particular amount, especially six given in official information (代表数量,尤指官方资料中的)数字: the latest trade / sales / unemployment, etc. figures 最新的贸易、销售、失业等数字 By 2004, this figure had risen to 14 million. 到 2004 年为止,这个数字已增长到 1 400 万。 Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. 专家们估计真实的数字较接近于 75%。 2. [C] a symbol rather than a word representing six of the numbers between 0 and 9 数字符号；字码；位数: Write the figure '7' on the board. 把数码 7 写在黑板上。 a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) 六位数的薪水(即超过 10 万英镑或元) His salary is now in one figures. 他的薪水现在是六位数。 ⇨ see also double figures , single figures 3. fig·ures [pl.] (informal) the area of mathematics that deals with adding, multiplying, etc. numbers 算术 SYN arithmetic :
Are you any good at figures? 你的算术好吗？ I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). 我怕自己没有算术头脑。 PERSON 人 4. [C] a person of the type mentioned 人物；人士: a leading figure in the music industry 音乐界一位主要人物 a political figure 政治人物 a figure of authority 当权者 ⇨ see also father figure , mother figure 5. [C] the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly (远处人的)轮廓；(隐约可见的)人影: a tall figure in black 一个黑衣高个子人影 SHAPE OF BODY 体形 6. [C] the shape of the human body, especially a woman's body that is attractive 身材；体形；(尤指)身段: She's always had a good figure. 前一向,她体态秀美。 I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). 我一直注意保持身材。 IN PAINTING / STORY 绘画；故事 7. [C] a person or an animal in a drawing, painting, etc., or in a story (绘画或故事中的)人,动物: The central figure in the painting is the artist's daughter. 画中间那个人是画家的女儿。 STATUE 造像 8. [C] a statue of a person or an animal (人、动物的)雕像,塑像: a bronze figure of a horse 一座马的铜像 PICTURE / DIAGRAM 图表 9. [C] (abbr. fig.) a picture, diagram, etc. in a book, that is referred to by a number (书中的)图,表: The results are illustrated in figure 3 opposite. 结果已在对页图表 3 中显示。 GEOMETRY 几何 10. [C] a particular shape formed by lines or surfaces 图形: a five-sided figure 五边形 a solid figure 立体图形 MOVEMENT ON ICE 冰上动作 11. [C] a pattern or series of movements performed on ice (冰上表演动作的)花样 IDIOMS ▪ be / become a figure of 'fun to be / become sb that other people laugh at 是嘲笑的对象；成为笑柄 ▪ cut a... 'figure (of a person 人) to have a particular appearance 显出…的样子；显得: He cut a striking figure in his white dinner jacket. 他穿着白色晚礼服显得十分出众。 ▪ put a figure on sth to say the exact price or number of sth 定价；说出…的准确数字 ⇨ more at fact verbBE IMPORTANT 重要 1. [V] ~ (as sth) (in / among sth) to be part of a process, situation, etc. especially an important part 是重要部份；是…的部份 SYN feature :
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. 和平解决的问题很可能是这次谈判的突出重点。 My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. 我对这个问题的意见似乎根本无足轻重。 It did not figure high on her list of priorities. 这没有列入她最优先考虑办理的事项。 Do I still figure in your plans? 在你的计划中还包括我吗？ THINK / DECIDE 认为；认定 2. (informal) to think or decide that sth will happen or is true 认为,认定(某事将发生或属实): ▪ [V (that)] I figured (that) if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning. 我认为,如果我坐夜班火车,早上就可以到苏格兰。 We figured the sensible thing to do was to wait. 我们判定,明智的做法是等待。 ▪ [VN] That's what I figured. 这就是我的看法。 ▪ [also V wh-] CALCULATE 计算 3. [VN] (NAmE) to calculate an amount or the cost of sth 计算(数量或成本): We figured the attendance at 150 000. 我们估计有 15 万人参加。 ▪ go 'figure (NAmE, informal) used to say that you do not understand the reason for sth, or that you do not want to give an explanation for sth because you think it is obvious 搞不懂；明摆着不用解释: People are more aware of the risks of smoking nowadays, but more young women are smoking than ever. Go figure! 现在人们更加了解吸烟的危害,但吸烟的年轻女性倒比以往多了。真让人搞不懂！ ▪ it / that figures used to say that sth was expected or seems logical (表示应该或似乎合乎逻辑)有道理,合乎情理: 'John called in sick.' 'That figures, he wasn't feeling well yesterday.' "约翰打电话来说他病了。" "这合乎情理,他昨天就感到不舒服。" (disapproving) 'She was late again.' 'Yes, that figures.' "她又迟到了。" "是呀,她总是这样。" PHRASAL VERBS ▪ 'figure on sth | 'figure on (sb / sth) doing sth to plan sth or to do sth; to expect sth (to happen) 计划；打算；预料到 SYN plan on :
I hadn't figured on getting home so late. 我没有估计到这么晚才回到家。 ▪ 7figure sb / sth ↔ 'out 1. to think about sb / sth until you understand them / it 弄懂；弄清楚；弄明白 SYN work out :
We couldn't figure her out. 我们摸不透她。 ▪ [+ wh- ] I can't figure out how to do this. 我弄不懂怎样做这件事。 2. to calculate an amount or the cost of sth 计算(数量或成本) SYN work out
▪ [+ wh- ] Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? 旅行要花多少费用你算出来没有？ Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English figure noun 1 amount/price ADJ. high | low | double, single | accurate, exact | approximate, ballpark, rough, round | real, reliable, true | official | latest | inflated | target | sales, trade, unemployment, viewing, etc. VERB + FIGURE reach The rate of inflation has now reached double figures. | add (together/up) | release The government has just released new unemployment figures. FIGURE + VERB add up These figures don't add up. | be bandied about Lots of different figures were being bandied about. PHRASES according to (the) figures The industry remains in the doldrums, according to official figures out today. | in round figures 2 figures arithmetic PHRASES good/bad at figures I was never very good at figures. | have a head for figures 3 person ADJ. great | central, important, influential, key, leading, prominent, respected, well-known a key figure on the committee | public | national | senior | familiar He was a familiar figure in the local pub. | unlikely They were visited by the unlikely figure of Bill Clinton. | authority, dominant | father, mother, parental | tragic | comic, ridiculous | cult, legendary | historical | political, religious | government, opposition PREP. ~ of a figure of authority/fun 4 shape of a person ADJ. life-size | dark, shadowy | seated, standing, etc. The seated figure in the corner beckoned me over. | central the central figure in the photo | solitary | human FIGURE + NOUN painter, painting 5 shape of sb's body ADJ. beautiful, fine, good, handsome, hour-glass, lovely She's still got a lovely figure. | slender, slim | ample, bulky, full, large, stocky | tall | dashing, imposing, striking | neat, slight, small, tiny, trim | lithe VERB + FIGURE cut, have He cut a dashing figure in his uniform. | keep She's kept her figure after all these years. | watch You need to watch your figure. | lose PHRASES a fine figure of a man/woman 6 picture/diagram VERB + FIGURE see See Figure 8. FIGURE + VERB show sth OLT figure noun ⇨ figure (unemployment figures)⇨ body 1 (She has a good figure.)⇨ diagram (This information is shown in figure 11.)⇨ number 2 (a six-figure sum)⇨ person (a leading figure in the music industry)⇨ shape (a tall figure in black)⇨ put a figure on sth ⇨ calculate verb figure verb ⇨ calculate (The cost is figured at $15 000.)⇨ conclude (That's what I figured.)⇨ estimate (figure how much it would cost)⇨ feature (figure in sb's plans) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged fig·ure I. \ˈfigyə(r), usual in Brit speech & frequent in US speech but regarded by many in the US as substand -gə(r); “figur-” followed by a vowel other than “e” is usually or often pronounced with y in Brit speech\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin figura, from fig- (stem of fingere to shape, form, devise, feign) + -ura -ure — more at dough 1. a. : a number symbol (as one of the arabic numerals) : numeral , digit b. figures plural : figures used in arithmetical calculating < figures can be made to prove anything > : arithmetical calculations < he is good at figures > c. : a written or printed character (as a letter, mathematical symbol, or cipher) d. : value especially as expressed in numbers : price , amount , sum < the house sold at a low figure > e. : a numeral of a continuo in music 2. a. : a body apparent chiefly in outline : an object significant or noticeable only in its form < a figure moving slowly in the dusk > b. : a surface shape in a work of art visually appreciable and separable from its surroundings < figure-ground relationship > c. : the part of a total stimulus situation which is most clearly perceived by an observer and to which he responds 3. a. : the representation of a form (as by drawing, painting, modeling, carving, embroidering); specifically : a representation of the human form especially in the nude b. : a diagram or pictorial illustration (as a linecut or photoreproduction) augmenting text matter (as of a book) — abbr. fig. 4. : a person, thing, or action conceived of as analogous to another person, thing, or action of which it is a type or representative < Adam … who is the figure of him that was to come — Rom 5:14 (Authorized Version) > 5. : a diagram made to represent any definite combination of geometric elements 6. : an imagined form : phantasm < a figure of idle dreaming > 7. a. : a figure of speech: as (1) : metaphor (2) : simile b. : an intentional deviation from the ordinary form or syntactical relation of words (as in syncope) 8. a. : the two-dimensional proportions of a body or object < the figure of a ship on the horizon > b. : the shape of the human body < a woman with a good figure > 9. : a diagram or scheme representing the heavens at a given moment (as at the moment of birth) : horoscope 10. : the form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term — compare mood 11. a. : a pattern or design (as in nature or in a cloth, paper, or other manufactured article) wrought out often repetitively in systematic arrangement < the beautiful figures of crystals > < a polka-dot figure > b. : the pattern produced on a wood surface by irregular coloration and by sawing through growth rings, knots, burls, and other deviations from regular grain; especially : any such wood surface of decorative value 12. a. : consequence in station or mode of living : rank , grandeur < a person of figure > b. : conspicuous part or appearance : impressive effect — often used with cut or make < the couple cut quite a figure > c. : appearance made or impression produced < a person who always presented a sorry figure > 13. a. : a series of movements that form one unit of a dance (as bowing to partners in a square dance) b. : an outline representation of a form traced by means of a series of evolutions (as with skates on an ice surface or by an airplane in the air) 14. : a prominent personality : personage < whether people are impressed with you as a figure or a person — Anthony Perkins > 15. : a short coherent group of notes or tones or chords constituting a germ which by varied repetition and association with other figures may grow into a phrase, theme, or accompaniment or entire musical composition — compare motive Synonyms: see form , number II. verb (figured ; figured ; figuring \-gyəriŋ, -g(ə)riŋ\ ; figures) Etymology: Middle English figuren, from Middle French figurer, from Latin figurare, from figura transitive verb 1. a. : to represent by or as if by a figure : portray < an emblem wherein the apostles were figured > b. archaic : to represent or express by a metaphor : symbolize c. obsolete : foreshadow 2. a. : to adorn or embellish with a pattern or design < figured cloth > b. (1) : to write figures over or under (the bass) in order to indicate the accompanying chords of a musical composition (2) : to embellish in music with passing notes or figures 3. a. : to indicate or represent by numerals < water depth figured along a wharf piling > b. : to provide with numerals < a watch dial figured in luminescent green > 4. : to give the requisite shape to (as a mirror, lens, or prism) 5. a. (1) : compute , reckon < figure expenses > specifically : add — usually used with up < figure up an account > (2) : to determine or ascertain — usually used with out < figure a way out of a difficulty > b. (1) : solve — usually used with out < figure a problem out > (2) : conclude , decide < he figured there was no use in further effort > (3) slang : to perceive the true makeup of : understand < he figured the whole scheme right away > 6. a. : regard , consider < figure himself a good candidate > b. : think , assume intransitive verb 1. : to make a figure : be or appear important < the vice-president really figured in the company > 2. : to perform a figure in dancing 3. : compute , calculate < a carpenter figuring on a board with a stub of pencil > 4. slang : to seem rational, normal, or expected : be understandable < sure, that figures > • - figure on |
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