approximate
/əˈprɒksɪmət/ · /əˈprɑːksɪmət/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4531 in the learning path
大概的；近似的
Definitions
adj. Close to the actual amount or value, but not exact
大概的；近似的
v. To be close to something in amount, quality, or character
近似；接近
Example
Can you give me an approximate price for the repairs?
你能告诉我维修大概要多少钱吗？
Researchers used survey responses to calculate the approximate proportion of residents who regularly used public transport.
研究人员利用调查回复，计算经常使用公共交通的居民所占的大致比例。
Collocations
- approximate cost
- approximate size
- approximate figure
Word family
- approximately (adv.)
- approximation (n.)
Synonyms
- rough
- estimated
Antonyms
- exact
- precise
Usage tip
形容词词尾读/mət/，动词词尾读/meɪt/。
FAQ
- What does approximate mean?
- Close to the actual amount or value, but not exact To be close to something in amount, quality, or character
- How is approximate pronounced?
- UK /əˈprɒksɪmət/, US /əˈprɑːksɪmət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
