approximation

US [əˌprɑksɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]
UK [əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]
  • n.近似值;粗略估算;类似事物
  • Web逼近;接近;近似法
Plural Form:approximations  
Approximation
n.
1.
近似值;粗略估算an estimate of a number or an amount that is almost correct, but not exact
That's just an approximation, you understand.
你知道那仅仅是近似值。
2.
~ (of/to sth)
类似事物a thing that is similar to sth else, but is not exactly the same
Our results should be a good approximation of 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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