precision
precision — 名詞
1. correctness in very small details, especially in measurement, timing, or movemen
精確性
數值、動作等非常準確
correctness in very small details, especially in measurement, timing, or movement.
The nurse measured the baby's medicine with great precision.
護士替嬰兒量藥時，量得非常準。
with precision after a verb
At noon, the bells rang with precision across the old square.
中午一到，鐘聲準時響遍那座老廣場。
Each metal part was cut with precision by the factory robot.
每個金屬零件都由工廠機器人精確地切割完成。
Mia threw the dart with enough precision to hit the red circle.
Mia 丟飛鏢時夠精準，打中了紅色圓圈。
The survey measured the bridge height with precision to the nearest centimeter.
測量報告以最接近的一公分為單位，精確記錄橋高。
- accuracy
close in meaning, but often stresses being correct rather than fine exact control
- exactness
a plain general word for being exact, with less technical flavor
- exactitude
formal and less common, often used in careful or academic writing
- imprecision
lack of exact detail or control
- inaccuracy
the state of being not correct
文法句型
with precision
a high degree of precision
precision in measurement
用法筆記
Often used for results in measuring, aiming, timing, or machine movement. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense focuses on how exact the result is, not mainly on the careful working style behind it.
常見錯誤
2. great care and accuracy in the way something is made, written, or done, especial
精細；細緻
做工或動作講究細節
great care and accuracy in the way something is made, written, or done, especially when small details matter.
The watchmaker's precision kept the old clock running for another year.
那位鐘錶匠的精細手藝，讓這座老鐘又多走了一年。
precision as a skilled quality
Lena folded each paper crane with precision before the school fair.
Lena 在學校園遊會前，把每一隻紙鶴都摺得很精細。
work with precision
The report lacked precision, and two street names were left out.
那份報告寫得不夠細緻，漏掉了兩個街名。
Under bright lamps, the jeweler showed precision in setting each stone.
在明亮的燈下，那位珠寶匠鑲每顆寶石的手法都很精細。
The baker's precision showed in the tiny sugar flowers on each cake.
每個蛋糕上的小糖花，都看得出那位糕點師的精細手藝。
- care
broader and more everyday, without the same strong idea of exact detail
- meticulousness
very close in meaning, often stressing extreme attention to tiny parts
- thoroughness
stresses covering every part of a task, not only exact detail
- carelessness
not giving enough attention to details
- sloppiness
untidy or inaccurate work caused by poor care
文法句型
work with precision
show precision in detail work
lack precision
用法筆記
Often used about skilled work, writing, design, or controlled movement. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense stresses the careful manner or workmanship, not only the final exact result.