be calculated to meaning in English
目的在于, 打算, 蓄意
Examples
- His humourous sketches in particular were calculated to catch the public fancy .
特别是他的那些幽默短篇，目的在博取读者喜爱。 - Their behavior at the assembly had not been calculated to please in general .
只要想想他们在舞场里的那种举止，就知道他们并不打算要讨一般人的好。 - This advertisement is calculated to appeal to children
这个广告是针对儿童设计的 - This advertisement is calculated to attract much attention
这则广告意在引起广泛的注意。 - This kind of computer is calculated to serve the office work
这种计算机是为服务于办公室工作而设计的。