precise /prɪˈsaɪs/ adjective Learner's definition of PRECISE
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a [more precise; most precise] : very accurate and exact准确的;精确的 -
Be sure to take precise measurements before you cut the cloth.剪裁布料前务必要量准确。
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The dating of very old materials has become more precise with new instruments.新仪器让古老材料的年代测定变得更加精确了。
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a precise definition精确的定义
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The word has a very precise meaning.这个词有着非常精确的意义。
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Can you find a more precise term than “good” to describe the movie?你能找到比“好”更精确的词来描述这部电影吗?
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Could you be a little more precise about what happened?对于发生的事情你能描述得更准确些吗?
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used to refer to an exact and particular time, location, etc.(时间、地点等)刚好的,恰好的 2
[more precise; most precise] : very careful and exact about the details of something细致的;精确的
to be precise
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used to indicate that a statement is accurate and specific确切地说;准确地说
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It is precisely [=exactly] two o'clock.现在刚好两点整。
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He knows precisely how much money he has.他很清楚地知道自己有多少钱。
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“Do you mean that the system is outdated?” “Precisely.” = “Yes, that's precisely what I mean.”“你的意思是说这个系统过时了?”“是的,我就是这个意思。”
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The king was popular precisely because he was so kind and generous.国王受欢迎正是因为他如此和蔼和慷慨。
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I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon, or, more precisely, at two o'clock this afternoon.我今天下午约了医生,更准确地说是今天下午两点。
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noun [noncount]