precise
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪs/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
B1
영어
~ 2800
pontos, precíz, akkurátus, pedáns
B1
1
사용 패턴：
[something] is precise
The scientist took precise measurements of the sample.
A tudós pontos méréseket végzett a mintán.
She gave me precise directions to her house.
Pontos útbaigazítást adott a házához.
We need a precise estimate of the costs before we proceed.
His language was precise and easy to understand.
학습자용 예문
The map shows the precise location of the school.
A térkép megmutatja az iskola pontos helyét.
He gave a precise answer to the question.
Pontos választ adott a kérdésre.
We need precise numbers for the report.
Her watch is very precise.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'precise' with 'concise'. 'Precise' means exact; 'concise' means brief.
뜻
Exact and accurate
연어
precise measurement
|precise location
|precise instructions
|precise timing
|precise details
유의어
exact (Very close in meaning; 'exact' is slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
accurate (Focuses more on correctness than on detail.)
반의어
imprecise (Lacking exactness or accuracy.)
|
vague (Lacking clarity or specific details.)
주제
communication
|measurement
|science
|core_vocabulary
|education
정의
Clear and exact, with no mistakes or extra information.
Accurately expressed or performed with close attention to detail.
B2
2
사용 패턴：
[someone] is precise about [something]
She is very precise about how her desk is arranged.
Nagyon precíz abban, hogyan van elrendezve az íróasztala.
The editor was precise in correcting every error in the manuscript.
A szerkesztő precízen kijavított minden hibát a kéziratban.
He has a precise way of folding his clothes.
학습자용 예문
My teacher is precise about grammar rules.
A tanárom nagyon precíz a nyelvtani szabályokkal kapcsolatban.
He is precise when he makes coffee.
Precíz, amikor kávét készít.
She is precise about time.
뜻
Strictly accurate or correct
연어
precise manner
|precise approach
|precise method
유의어
meticulous (Emphasizes extreme care and attention to small details.)
|
punctilious (Formal term for being very careful about rules and correctness.)
반의어
careless (Not giving enough attention to accuracy or detail.)
주제
behavior
|work
|personality
|core_vocabulary
정의
Careful to follow rules or be exact in what you do.
Demanding or adhering closely to accuracy, rules, or standards.
문법
기본형
precise
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
음절 및 강세
pre - cise （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cise)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: precise
관련 단어
표현
precisely speaking
1/pɹɪsˈaɪsli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
Stating with maximum accuracy
Used when you want to say something in the most accurate way possible.
예문
- Precisely speaking, the law applies only to vehicles on public roads.
- That’s not, precisely speaking, what the report said.
to be precise
1/tə bˈi pɹɪsˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
To clarify with exact detail
Used when you want to give more exact information about something you just said.
예문
- We met a few years ago—three years ago, to be precise.
- The trip takes a long time—two hours, to be precise.