not add up

相关词: add

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Definition

  1. If a situation does not add up, it means there is no logical or believable explanation for it, making it seem suspicious or unlikely.

    说不通,不合理。

    • He claimed he was working from home, but he never answered his phone; it just doesn't add up.

      他声称他在家工作,但他从未接过电话;这根本说不通。

    • She said she left her purse on the table, but now it’s gone; it doesn’t quite add up.

      她说她把钱包放在桌上,但现在不见了;这有点说不通。

    • The numbers don't add up; we need to recheck all the data.

      数字对不上;我们需要重新检查所有的数据。