mathematics

mathematics — noun

1. the academic subject that explores quantities, shapes, and patterns by working w

1.名詞B1
釋義

the academic subject that explores quantities, shapes, and patterns by working with numbers, symbols, and logical rules — for instance, calculating a bill, measuring a wall, or solving an equation.

例句

Folake has been studying mathematics since she was in primary school.

collocation: study mathematics

The practical uses of mathematics appear everywhere, from cooking to construction.

同義詞
  • math

    informal shortened form, used mainly in American English

  • maths

    informal shortened form, used mainly in British English; also takes a singular verb

文法句型

mathematics + singular verb (e.g. Mathematics is…)

用法筆記

Mathematics is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb: 'Mathematics is an important subject.' In American English it is commonly shortened to 'math'; in British English the short form is 'maths' (also treated as singular).

常見錯誤

❌The mathematics are very complex.
✅Mathematics is very complex.
💡'mathematics' is uncountable and always takes a singular verb.
❌I am good in mathematics.
✅I am good at mathematics.
💡The correct preposition after 'good' or 'bad' when referring to a school subject is 'at', not 'in'.