approximation

英 [əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn]

美 [əˌprɑːksɪˈmeɪʃn]

n.  近似值; 粗略估算; 类似事物

复数：approximations　

医学

BNC.10242 / COCA.13653

牛津词典

noun

• 近似值；粗略估算
  an estimate of a number or an amount that is almost correct, but not exact
  1. That's just an approximation, you understand.
     你知道那仅仅是近似值。
• 类似事物
  a thing that is similar to sth else, but is not exactly the same
  1. 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。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 接近；近似
  Anapproximationis a fact, object, or description which is similar to something else, but which is not exactly the same.
  1. That is a fair approximation of the way in which the next boss is being chosen.
     那和下一任老板的选任方式相当类似。
• N-COUNT 近似值；粗略估计
  Anapproximationis a number, calculation, or position that is close to a correct number, time, or position, but is not exact.
  1. Clearly that's an approximation, but my guess is there'll be a reasonable balance.
     很明显那是个粗略的估计，但我猜会有一笔不少的余额。

英英释义

noun

• the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
  Synonym:bringing close together
• the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  1. an estimate of what it would cost
  2. a rough idea how long it would take
  Synonym:estimateestimationidea
• an imprecise or incomplete account
  1. newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events

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