reckoning
n
1 [U] calculation; estimation 计算; 估计
the reckoning of debts, accounts, etc 债务、 帐目等的计算
By my reckoning, this short cut will save us five miles. 据我估计, 我们走这条近道可少走五英里.
You were 5 out (ie over or under the correct sum) in your reckoning. 你计算差了5英镑.
2 [sing] (dated 旧) (settlement of an) account or a bill, eg at a hotel or restaurant 帐目或帐单(的结算)(如旅馆或饭馆中)
ask for the reckoning 要求结帐
(fig 比喻) There'll be a heavy reckoning to pay! ie The consequences will be serious. 後果不堪设想!
3 (idm 习语) a day of reckoning => day.
🗣️ 情景例句
I don't have the heart to tell her.
我没有勇气告诉她。
I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
恐怕你打错号码了。
George took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves and pushed is right arm through the drain cover.