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calculating
/kælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
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1 · adjective
carefully planned to gain an advantage, often selfishly
精于算计的；处心积虑的
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His calculating smile made her question his offer of help.
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他那副精于算计的笑容，让她怀疑他提出帮忙的动机。
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