词组 | reckon |
释义 | reckon verb to esteem someone or something as worthwhile UK, 1964reckon on reckon on sth not passive to expect something to happen and include it in your plans: We hadn't reckoned on this sudden rise in house prices.reckon on doing sth You can reckon on paying several thousand pounds for a good photocopier.reckon on sb doing sth They didn't reckon on anyone objecting to their scheme.■ SIMILAR TO: expect, figure on AmE reckon up reckon up sth • reckon sth up BrE old-fashioned to add up several amounts in order to get a total: $17.60 plus tax is $20.68, if I've reckoned it up correctly. Pat nodded her head, reckoning up the cost of everything in her mind.■ SIMILAR TO: add up reckon with 1. reckon with sth usually negative to realize that you must be prepared to deal with a particular problem or danger: In September 1812 the victorious army entered Moscow, but the Russian winter was something that Napoleon had not reckoned with. Clinton had to reckon with the fact that Congress was likely to oppose him.■ SIMILAR TO: bargain for2. sb/sth to be reckoned with someone or something that is very powerful, successful etc and must be respected or seriously considered as a possible competitor, opponent, or danger: I think we showed the country that the Dallas Cowboys are a football team to be reckoned with. The new principal was certainly a woman to be reckoned with.a force to be reckoned with In Asia, China has established itself as a force to be reckoned with alongside America. reckon without reckon without sth/sb BrE to make plans without realizing that a particular thing or person may cause you problems, so that you are not prepared for them when you have to deal with themsb had reckoned without sth/sb Watson had decided to swim to the island, but had reckoned without the strong currents, and narrowly escaped drowning. Several of the soldiers thought they would find comfort in the arms of the nurses. But they had reckoned without Sister Murphy. force to be reckoned withA person or thing considered to be strong, powerful, or difficult to defeat. They say the young boxer is a force to be reckoned with, so I'm betting he'll win the match tonight. The attorney may look petite and meek, but she's a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. reckon without (one's) hostTo plan without taking into account all the necessary or important factors or people. It was originally used to describe one who did not consult one's host, such as an innkeeper, when calculating one's lodging expenses. A: "You made plans for Mother's Day without even asking your mom what she wants to do?" B: "I know, I really reckoned without my host on that one." be a force to be reckoned withTo be strong, powerful, or difficult to defeat. They say the young boxer is a force to be reckoned with, so I'm betting he'll win the match tonight. The attorney may look petite and meek, but she's a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. a force to reckon withA person or thing considered to be strong, powerful, or difficult to defeat. A variant of the more common "a force to be reckoned with." They say the young boxer is a force to reckon with, so I'm betting he'll win the match tonight. The attorney may look petite and meek, but she's a force to reckon with in the courtroom. reckon with (someone or something)To prepare for, deal with, or take into account someone or something. The new president will have to reckon with the angry voices of all those who voted for him if he fails to deliver on his campaign promises. Not only do I have to pay for the car to be fixed, but I now have to reckon with a big increase in my car insurance premiums. The attorney may look petite and meek, but she's a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. (someone or something) to be reckoned withA person or thing considered to be especially strong, influential, or difficult to defeat. Most commonly used in the phrase "a force to be reckoned with." Despite the higher age of its star players, they are still a team to be reckoned with. The attorney may look petite and meek, but she's a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. reckon on (something)To consider or anticipate something as a factor in some decision, situation, or outcome. I thought we'd have enough money for a deposit on a house, but we hadn't reckoned on needing to pay for Sophie's trip to the emergency room. They reckoned on spending about $2,000 on flights and hotels in Europe. reckon without (someone or something)To fail to consider or anticipate someone or something as a factor in some decision, situation, or outcome. I thought we'd have enough money for a deposit on a house, but we reckoned without needing to pay for Sophie's trip to the emergency room. Too many companies reckon without the pitfalls that make insurance like this an absolute necessity. reckon (someone or something) among (someone or something)To consider someone or something to belong to or be a part of some particular group of like people or things. While she is a really great person, I don't reckon patience among one of her strongest virtues. I hope you know that I reckon you among my very best friends. He reckons himself among the greatest writers of this century, but he's really just pretentious. reckon (someone or something) as (someone or something)To consider or think of someone or something in a particular way or as being some particular thing. I've always reckoned you as a friend, Jennifer. Analysts are already reckoning this as one of the most influential presidencies in the history of the country. reckon inTo include or figure some number or people or things into a greater sum or calculation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reckon" and "in." Be sure you reckon Janet's husband and kids in your numbers when you're counting everyone who's coming to the reception. We haven't reckoned in these sales yet, so the figures for this past financial quarter are a little off. reckon (someone or something) into (something)To include or figure some number or people or things into a greater sum or calculation. Be sure you reckon Janet's husband and kids into your numbers for the people coming to the reception. We haven't reckoned these sales into the total figures for this quarter. force to be reckoned withFig. someone or something that is important and powerful and must not be ignored. Walter is a force to be reckoned with. Be prepared to deal with him. The growing discontent with the political system is a powerful force to be reckoned with. reckon someone as someone or somethingto perceive someone as someone or something. I reckoned her as a more thoughtful individual than she turned out to be. Mary reckoned Scott as a constant irritation, and she was right on the button. reckon someone or something among somethingto judge someone or something to belong among a select group. I reckon Donna among the best tennis pros in the country. We reckon this automobile among the most advanced in the world. reckon someone or something into somethingand reckon someone or something into figure someone or something in; to include someone or something in one's calculations. I will reckon Jane into the total number of guests. I reckoned in a few too many people. reckon with someone or somethingto deal with someone or something; to cope with someone or something. I have to reckon with the troublesome Mr. Johnson this afternoon. Mary knew just exactly how she had to reckon with the bill collector. reckon without someoneto fail to think about someone. He thought he'd get away with his crime, but he reckoned without the FBI agents. He had thought he was gone for sure, but he had reckoned without the paramedics. force to be reckoned withsee under reckon with. reckon with1. Take into account, be prepared for, as in The third-party movement is a force to be reckoned with during the primaries. This usage was first recorded in 1885. 2. Deal with, as in Your lost wallet isn't the only problem we have to reckon with. Also see take into account. a — to be reckoned with (or to reckon with)a thing or person of considerable importance or ability that is not to be ignored or underestimated. 2002 New Internationalist Now nearly 80, the ex-Harvard Pro is still full of brio and a force to be reckoned with. a force to be ˈreckoned witha person or thing that has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously: The increased size of the country’s army means that it is now a force to be reckoned with.Be very careful how you deal with her because she’s a force to be reckoned with.reckon onv. To expect and take something into account; bargain on something: The farmers hadn't reckoned on an early frost. Reckon on spending $250 for a hotel room in New York. reckon withv. To take someone or something into account; deal with someone or something: The new governor will have to reckon with a large budget deficit. Now that this candidate has the support of the unions, she is definitely someone to be reckoned with. reckon withoutv. To fail to consider or deal with someone or something; ignore someone or something: They thought it would be an easy victory, but they had reckoned without the determination of their enemy. |
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