"Add up" 是一个常见的英语短语，通常有多个含义和用法。以下是关于 "add up" 的详细解释。

一、含义

数学上的加法：指把数值相加，通常用于描述数学计算。例如：“The total cost adds up to $50.”

合乎逻辑，合理：表示某些事情或信息在逻辑上是合理的，或者是符合预期的。例如：“His explanation doesn’t add up.”

积累：指逐渐增加或积累，通常用于描述逐步增多的数量或程度。例如：“The little expenses add up over time.”

统计结果的总和：指通过加法得出的总数或总和。例如：“When you add up the results, you get 100%.”

二、音标

[æd ʌp]

add：[æd]

up：[ʌp]

三、翻译

数学加法：加起来，总计

合乎逻辑：合理，吻合

积累：逐渐增加

总和：结果，加和

四、读音

add 的发音是 [æd]，音类似中文的“艾德”。

up 的发音是 [ʌp]，音类似中文的“阿普”。

五、用法

数学计算中的使用：

"She added up the numbers and found the total was 200."

"Can you add up these figures for me?"

 

用于表示逻辑上的合理性：

"His story doesn’t add up. I think he’s lying."

"The facts just don’t add up, so the theory must be wrong."

 

描述逐渐积累：

"The small donations really add up over time."

"If you keep eating junk food, the calories will definitely add up."

 

表示总结或总和：

"When you add up all the costs, it's clear we're over budget."

"Add up the sales figures and see if they match the target."

 

六、例句

After adding up all the bills, he realized he spent more than expected.

The numbers just don't add up; something is wrong with the report.

If you add up all the hours of work, it comes to 40 per week.

The expenses started small but added up quickly by the end of the month.

It doesn't add up that he would be at the scene of the crime at that time.

Over the years, his savings have really added up.

When you add up the cost of travel, meals, and accommodation, the trip becomes quite expensive.

The evidence seemed to add up, proving he was innocent.

The points add up to give us a clear winner in the competition.

If you add up all the small steps, you'll reach your goal in no time.

七、短语搭配

Add up to – 总计，达到

"The total cost adds up to $100."

 

Add up the numbers – 把数字加起来

"Can you add up the numbers on this sheet?"

 

Things don’t add up – 事情不合逻辑，似乎不合理

"His actions don't add up to what he said earlier."

 

Add up over time – 随着时间逐渐增加

"The small savings add up over time and can make a big difference."

 

Add up to something – 产生某种结果

"All the efforts added up to nothing."

 

通过以上解释，你可以看到“add up”这个短语在不同语境下的多种用法和含义。