precise
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪs/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
B1
Anh
~ 2800
pontos, precíz, akkurátus, pedáns
B1
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precise' with 'concise'. 'Precise' means exact; 'concise' means brief.
Nghĩa
Exact and accurate
Cụm từ đi kèm
precise measurement
|precise location
|precise instructions
|precise timing
|precise details
Từ đồng nghĩa
exact (Very close in meaning; 'exact' is slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
accurate (Focuses more on correctness than on detail.)
Từ trái nghĩa
imprecise (Lacking exactness or accuracy.)
|
vague (Lacking clarity or specific details.)
Chủ đề
communication
|measurement
|science
|core_vocabulary
|education
Định nghĩa
Clear and exact, with no mistakes or extra information.
Accurately expressed or performed with close attention to detail.
B2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Nghĩa
Strictly accurate or correct
Cụm từ đi kèm
precise manner
|precise approach
|precise method
Từ đồng nghĩa
meticulous (Emphasizes extreme care and attention to small details.)
|
punctilious (Formal term for being very careful about rules and correctness.)
Từ trái nghĩa
careless (Not giving enough attention to accuracy or detail.)
Chủ đề
behavior
|work
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
Careful to follow rules or be exact in what you do.
Demanding or adhering closely to accuracy, rules, or standards.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
precise
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
pre - cise (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cise)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: precise
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- We met a few years ago—three years ago, to be precise.
- The trip takes a long time—two hours, to be precise.