reck·on·ing /ˈrekənɪŋ/ n. 1. 计算；测算；估计；推测 be good at reckoning 擅长计算 This phase lasted over 13 years by (或 on) my reckoning. 据我估计，这一阶段持续了13年以上。 2. 账单；结账；〈喻〉算账，惩罚；报应 pay the reckoning 付账 At some time there would have to be a reckoning with her. 迟早非得跟她算账不可。 One day there will be a heavy reckoning to pay for his crimes. 总有一天他将因自己的罪行而受严厉的惩罚。 3. (船舶或飞机等的)航迹推算；推算定位 the reckoning of a ship's location 船的推算定位 4. 总结 5. [the reckoning] (队友之间或赢者之间的)竞争