approximately
/əˈprɒksɪmətli/ · /əˈprɑːksɪmətli/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #2144 in the learning path
大约；近似地
Definitions
adv. Close to a particular amount, but not exactly.
大约；近似地
Example
The walk to the lake takes approximately twenty minutes.
步行到湖边大约需要二十分钟。
Approximately half of the households surveyed reported using public transport at least once a week.
受访家庭中，约有一半表示每周至少使用一次公共交通。
Collocations
- approximately equal
- approximately half
- approximately double
Word family
- approximate (adj.)
- approximate (v.)
- approximation (n.)
Synonyms
- about
- roughly
- around
Antonyms
- exactly
Usage tip
多放在数量前，语气比about更正式。
FAQ
- What does approximately mean?
- Close to a particular amount, but not exactly.
- How is approximately pronounced?
- UK /əˈprɒksɪmətli/, US /əˈprɑːksɪmətli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
