precisely
/prɪˈsaɪsli/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4332 in the learning path
精确地；准确地
Definitions
adv. Exactly and accurately, without any difference or error.
精确地；准确地
adv. Used to emphasize that something is exactly the case.
恰好；正是
Example
The carpenter cut each shelf precisely to fit the cupboard.
木匠精确裁切了每块搁板，使其与柜子吻合。
Researchers must measure changes in sea level precisely to assess the long-term effects of climate change.
研究人员必须精确测量海平面的变化，以评估气候变化的长期影响。
Collocations
- precisely measure
- precisely define
- precisely because
Word family
- precise (adj.)
- precision (n.)
- imprecise (adj.)
- imprecisely (adv.)
Synonyms
- exactly
- accurately
Antonyms
- approximately
- imprecisely
Usage tip
precisely because表示“正是因为”，强调原因。
FAQ
- What does precisely mean?
- Exactly and accurately, without any difference or error. Used to emphasize that something is exactly the case.
- How is precisely pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈsaɪsli/, US /prɪˈsaɪsli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
