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词汇 Roman numeral
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Definition of Roman numeral in English:

Roman numeral

noun
  • Any of the letters representing numbers in the Roman numerical system: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, M = 1,000. In this system a letter placed after another of greater value adds (thus XVI or xvi is 16), whereas a letter placed before another of greater value subtracts (thus XC is 90).

    罗马数字

    Example sentencesExamples
    • References are given by volume number (in Roman numerals, followed by the page number).
    • The centrepiece of the new extension is a sundial with Roman numerals - very handy for teaching the children all about hours and minutes and the movement of the earth and sun.
    • The biggest Roman numeral is M, for 1000, so one easy way to write large numbers is to line up the Ms: MMMMMMM would be 7000, for instance.
    • There were Roman numerals engraved around the outermost ring from one to twelve, like a clock, only in reverse order.
    • He evidently releases large-scale limited editions with both Arabic numerals and Roman numerals and, as well, markets both European and domestic editions.
    • The group was called Twenty written XX from Roman numerals, pronounced double-cross.
    • Adopting the persona of the highly resourceful central character, initially little is known of his identity or background except for the Roman numeral, XIII, tattooed on his shoulder.
    • These categories are designated with Roman numerals from I to IV, respectively.
    • At the main entrance there was a roundabout, and above the doors there was a huge gilt V on the front wall - a Roman numeral for the number 5.
    • Folio numbers often exist in both Arabic and Roman numerals and are a bit confused.

Definition of Roman numeral in US English:

Roman numeral

nounˈroʊmən ˈn(j)um(ə)rəl
  • Any of the letters representing numbers in the Roman numerical system: I = 1, V = 5, X = 10, L = 50, C = 100, D = 500, M = 1,000. In this system, a letter placed after another of greater value adds (thus XVI or xvi is 16), whereas a letter placed before another of greater value subtracts (thus XC or xc is 90).

    罗马数字

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These categories are designated with Roman numerals from I to IV, respectively.
    • Adopting the persona of the highly resourceful central character, initially little is known of his identity or background except for the Roman numeral, XIII, tattooed on his shoulder.
    • Folio numbers often exist in both Arabic and Roman numerals and are a bit confused.
    • The group was called Twenty written XX from Roman numerals, pronounced double-cross.
    • He evidently releases large-scale limited editions with both Arabic numerals and Roman numerals and, as well, markets both European and domestic editions.
    • At the main entrance there was a roundabout, and above the doors there was a huge gilt V on the front wall - a Roman numeral for the number 5.
    • The centrepiece of the new extension is a sundial with Roman numerals - very handy for teaching the children all about hours and minutes and the movement of the earth and sun.
    • There were Roman numerals engraved around the outermost ring from one to twelve, like a clock, only in reverse order.
    • The biggest Roman numeral is M, for 1000, so one easy way to write large numbers is to line up the Ms: MMMMMMM would be 7000, for instance.
    • References are given by volume number (in Roman numerals, followed by the page number).
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