precisely
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
B1
英语
~ 2500
义项
0 个义项
adverb
B1
property
1
exactly and accurately
In a way that is completely correct and exact.
用法模式：
to do [something] precisely
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'precisely' with 'carefully'. While both can involve attention, 'precisely' means exactness, not just caution.
近义词
exactly (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.)
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accurately (Focuses more on correctness than on detail or exactness.)
反义词
approximately (Means 'close to but not exact', the opposite of being precise.)
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vaguely (Means 'without clear or exact details', the opposite of precision.)
搭配
precisely because
|precisely timed
|measured precisely
|precisely defined
|precisely what
主题
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The machine is calibrated to cut the metal precisely to size.
- She followed the recipe precisely, down to the last pinch of salt.
- The GPS coordinates pinpointed the location precisely.
学习者例句
- He measured the table precisely.
- She spoke precisely about the problem.
- The clock shows the time precisely.
adverb
B2
relation
2
exactly, that's right
Used to say that something is exactly right.
常见错误：
Learners may overuse 'precisely' for agreement in casual speech, where 'exactly' is more common and natural.
近义词
exactly (Most common equivalent in casual conversation for agreement.)
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absolutely (Expresses strong agreement but without the nuance of exactness.)
反义词
not exactly (Used to indicate partial disagreement or correction.)
搭配
yes, precisely
|precisely so
主题
communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- "So you think he's lying?" "Precisely."
- "That's the reason we can't go." "Precisely so."
- "You mean the meeting is at noon?" "Precisely."
学习者例句
- "It is cold today." "Precisely."
- "You are right." "Precisely."
- "That is my point." "Precisely."
语法
词典原形
precisely
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
音节与重音
pre - cisely （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cisely)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: precisely
- Plural: preciselies
词族
相关表达
more precisely
1/mˈɔɹ pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
to give a more exact detail
Used to correct or make a statement more exact.
例句
- The meeting is on Monday—or, more precisely, Monday afternoon.
- She was born in France, or more precisely, in Paris.
quite precisely
1/kwˈaɪt pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
with great accuracy
In a very exact and correct way.
例句
- The instructions explain quite precisely how to assemble the chair.
- He calculated the cost quite precisely before buying.
state precisely
1/stˈeɪt pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
formal
say something exactly and clearly
To say something in an exact and clear way.
例句
- Please state precisely what happened that night.
- The report must state precisely how much was spent.