
a. 大致的,大约的,大概的 ≈ rough ≠ exact
v. 接近〔某数字〕[+ to]
v. 类似,接近 [+ to]
What is the approximate number of students in each class? 每个班大致有多少学生?
This figure approximates to a quarter of the UK’s annual consumption.
这个数字接近英国年消耗量的四分之一。
Your story only approximates to the real facts. 你所说的只是接近事实真相。
The journey took approximately seven hours. 旅程大约花了七个小时。
Could you give us a rough approximation of the cost?
你能给我们粗略估算一下费用有多少吗?
Our results should be a good approximation to the true state of affairs.
我们的结果应该和实际情况相当接近。
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