| 单词 | approximate |
| 释义 | approximate approximate /əˈprɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ aep /-ˈprɑːk-/ verb [I + adv/prep, T] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for approximate ► F0 to be almost the same as: » The newspaper reports of the discussion only roughly approximated to (= were not exactly the same as) what was actually said.» Student numbers this year are expected to approximate 5,000 (= to be about 5,000).Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspectingWord Builder:–Nouns: approximation–Adjectives: approximate–Verbs: approximate–Adverbs: approximately approximate /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/ aep /-ˈprɑːk/ adjective ► B2 not completely accurate but close: » The train's approximate time of arrival is 10.30.» The approximate cost will be about $600.» Can you give me an approximate idea of the numbers involved?Thesaurus+: ↑ApproximateWord Builder:–Nouns: approximation–Adjectives: approximate–Verbs: approximate–Adverbs: approximately• • • Extra Examples:» The way that the trunk of a tree divides into smaller and smaller branches and twigs is an approximate fractal pattern.» You only need to submit a plan with approximate dimensions at this stage.» The recipe only gives an approximate cooking time.» The following costings for the project are only an approximate guide.» We can only give an approximate idea of cost at this stage. |
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