遇到日期、百分比、带单位的特殊数字,通常用阿拉伯数字。
工作台的最大旋转角度是120度。
Maximum swivel of table is l20.
3rd March 1991或3 March 1991;
a discount of 5 percent(5%的折扣);
purchased 7 yards of carpet(买7码地毯);
ordered 2 pounds of minced steak(订购2磅肉馅)
如果涉及的数目和单位是不定数,可用单词表示。
句首不用阿拉伯数字,句末要尽量避免用阿拉伯数字。
7月4日是美国历史上重要的一天。
4th July is an important date in American history.
应改写成:The fourth of July...
19对选手参加了交际舞比赛。
19 couples took part in the ballroom dancing competition.
应改写成:Nineteen couples took...
据报道有60%的利润。
60%profit was reported.
应改写成:Sixty per cent profit…