figures

figure[ 'figəs ]

• n.
  • a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

    同义词：fig

  • alternative names for the body of a human being

    同义词：human bodyphysical bodymaterial bodysomabuildphysiqueanatomyshapebodchassisframeformflesh

  • one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

    同义词：digit

  • a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

    "he made a figure of Santa Claus"

  • a well-known or notable person

    "she is an important figure in modern music"

    同义词：namepublic figure

  • a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
  • an amount of money expressed numerically

    "a figure of $17 was suggested"

  • the impression produced by a person

    "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure"

  • the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

    "the figure was about a thousand"

    同义词：number

  • language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

    同义词：tropefigure of speechimage

  • a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
  • a decorative or artistic work

    同义词：designpattern

  • a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

    "she made the best score on compulsory figures"

• v.
  • judge to be probable

    同义词：calculateestimatereckoncount onforecast

  • be or play a part of or in

    "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?"

    同义词：enter

  • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

    同义词：visualizevisualiseenvisionprojectfancyseepictureimage

  • make a mathematical calculation or computation

    同义词：calculateciphercyphercomputework outreckon

  • understand

    "He didn't figure her"