指透過數學或邏輯規則進行的計算過程或結果。
計算過程
EN: The act or process of calculating something.
翻譯: 進行計算的行為或過程。
計算結果
EN: The result or product of calculating.
翻譯: 計算後得出的結果或數值。
電腦運算
EN: The use of computers to process data and perform calculations.
翻譯: 使用電腦處理數據並執行計算。
理論計算
EN: A mathematical or theoretical calculation, often in scientific contexts.
翻譯: 數學或理論上的計算，常見於科學領域。
小提醒：注意「computation」通常指較正式或涉及複雜規則的計算，日常簡單的算術多用「calculation」。
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Real-life Examples of "Computation" from YouTube Videos
Dennis Hong: Making a car for blind drivers
TED
“So we have three steps. We have perception, computation and non-visual interfaces. Now, obviously, the driver cannot see, so the system needs to perceive the environment and gather information for the driver.”
1. the process of calculating something using mathematical or logical methods
使用數學或邏輯方法進行計算的過程
The computation of the satellite's trajectory took several hours.
計算衛星軌跡花了幾個小時。
Modern computers can perform complex computations in milliseconds.
現代電腦可以在毫秒內執行複雜的計算。
2. the use of computers to process data or solve problems
使用電腦處理數據或解決問題
Cloud computing allows for distributed computation across many servers.
雲端運算允許在許多伺服器之間進行分散式計算。
Scientific research increasingly relies on high-performance computation.
科學研究越來越依賴高效能運算。
3. a specific result or amount obtained by calculating
通過計算得出的具體結果或數值
According to our computations, the project will be completed by June.
根據我們的計算，該專案將在六月前完成。
The final computation showed a significant error in the initial estimate.
最終的計算結果顯示最初的估計有重大誤差。
4. the theoretical study of what can be computed and how efficiently
關於什麼可以被計算以及計算效率的理論研究
The field of computation theory explores the limits of algorithmic problem-solving.
計算理論領域探討演算法問題解決的極限。
His research focuses on the fundamentals of quantum computation.
他的研究專注於量子計算的基礎原理。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| computation of + noun | ...的計算 | The computation of the final results took several hours. (最終結果的計算花了幾個小時。) |
| perform/compute + a computation | 執行/進行計算 | The supercomputer can perform complex computations in seconds. (這台超級電腦能在幾秒內執行複雜的計算。) |
| computation + verb (e.g., shows, indicates) | 計算結果顯示/表明 | Our computation shows a significant increase in efficiency. (我們的計算結果顯示效率有顯著提升。) |
| in computation | 在計算中 | Accuracy is crucial in scientific computation. (在科學計算中，準確性至關重要。) |
| for + noun + computation | 用於...的計算 | This software is designed for financial computation. (這款軟體是為金融計算而設計的。) |
對比範例： EN: The theory focuses on the nature of computation itself. 翻譯: 這個理論聚焦於計算本身的本質。
EN:The engineer checked the complex computations for errors.
翻譯:工程師檢查了那些複雜的計算過程是否有錯誤。
EN:Advances in computation have revolutionized many fields.
翻譯:計算技術的進步徹底改變了許多領域。
EN:She performed several computations to verify the hypothesis.
翻譯:她進行了數次運算以驗證該假設。
在泛指計算活動或能力時使用不可數的 computation，而在指稱具體的、可數的計算過程或結果時則使用 computations。
computation vs calculation
「computation」通常指更複雜、系統性的運算過程，常涉及電腦或演算法；「calculation」則泛指各種計算，包括簡單的算術。
computation vs computer
「computation」是「計算」這個行為或過程；「computer」是執行計算的「機器」或「裝置」。
computation vs computing
「computation」常指單次的計算行為或計算的理論概念；「computing」則更常指「計算」這門技術、活動或產業領域。
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的觀點、問題或計算過程時，常會使用這個詞。 EN: So, his whole computation was based on the sales figures from last quarter. 翻譯: 所以，他的整個計算都是基於上一季的銷售數字。
EN:Her main question was about the computation behind the final cost.
翻譯:她主要的問題是關於最終成本背後的計算方式。
用於強調某個結論或決定是經過仔細、嚴謹的計算過程，並非隨意猜測。 EN: This isn't just a guess; it's a careful computation. 翻譯: 這不只是猜測，而是經過仔細的計算。
EN:After all that computation, we decided to go with the cheaper option.
翻譯:經過了那麼多計算之後，我們決定選擇更便宜的那個方案。
在思考或組織語言時，有時會用這個詞作為短暫的停頓填充，引出後續更詳細的解釋。 EN: The final number... well, the computation... it took into account several variables. 翻譯: 最終的數字... 嗯，這個計算... 它考慮了好幾個變數。
EN:It's a complex computation, you know, one that requires a lot of data.
翻譯:這是一個複雜的計算，你知道的，一個需要大量數據的計算。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「computation」用作停頓填充詞，並確保其使用精確且符合上下文。口語中的引述和強調用法在寫作中通常會以更正式、結構化的方式呈現。
perform a computation
verb + a + computation
執行一項計算
parallel computation
adjective + computation
平行計算
cost of computation
noun + of + computation
計算成本
error in the computation
noun + in + the + computation
計算中的誤差
computation time
computation + noun
計算時間
hand computation
adjective + computation
手算
be under computation
be + under + computation
正在計算中
×The computation of the data are complex.
✓The computation of the data is complex.
"Computation" is a singular uncountable noun here, so the verb should be "is," not "are."
×I made a computation for the budget.
✓I did a computation for the budget. / I performed a computation for the budget.
The typical verb collocations for "computation" are "do," "perform," or "carry out," not "make."
×This is a computation problem.
✓This is a computational problem.
The adjective form is "computational," not "computation." Use "computational" to describe nouns related to the process of calculation.
×He is good at computation.
✓He is good at computation. / He is good at computing.
While "computation" is correct, in the context of a person's skill, "computing" is often more natural. "Computation" is more abstract and refers to the process or result.
×The final computation was 42.
✓The final computation gave a result of 42. / The result of the computation was 42.
"Computation" refers to the process of calculating, not the numerical result itself. The result is the "answer," "output," or "result."
×I need to do a computation on this math.
✓I need to do a computation for this math problem.
The preposition "on" is less common. Use "for" to indicate the purpose, or "of" to indicate the object being calculated. "Math" is an uncountable noun; specify "math problem" or "equation."