大学英语：figure n. 数字；人物；外形

v. 想出；算出；估计

　　He has a good head for figures.（他的数字概念很强。）

　　No one had expected that his savings could reach 5 figures in such a short time.（谁也没料到在这么短的时间里，他的存款能达到五位数。）

　　He was an important figure in American history.（他是美国历史上的重要人物。）

　　She was always worrying about her figure as she couldn't resist the temptation of chocolates. （她抵御不了巧克力的诱惑，所以总是担心自己的体形。）

　　We are trying to figure out a way to help them.（我们正在想办法帮助他们。）

　　Figure out the expenses and see if we have enough money.（算一算费用，看看我们的钱是否够。）

　　She brought an umbrella as she figured they might need it.（她带了一把伞，因为她估计他们会需要。）