early 15c., from Latin approximatus, past participle of approximare "to come near to," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + proximare "come near," from proximus "nearest," superlative of prope "near" (see propinquity).
approximate (v.)
early 15c., "to bring or put close," from approximate (adj.). Meaning "to come close" is from 1789. Related: Approximated; approximating.
雙語例句
1. The times are approximate only.
這些只是大致的時間。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The Prime Minister has made a statement closely approximate to a falsehood.
首相發表了一項幾近謊言的聲明.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. The builder gave an approximate cost for fixing the roof.
房屋修建商給修理房頂粗略地估計了一個價錢.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. The approximate date of his departure is next month.
他大約在下個月動身.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. They did not have even an approximate idea what the Germans really wanted.