decimally
decimally — 副詞
1. using groups of ten as the foundation for counting or writing numbers, especiall
十進位地
以十為單位；採用十進位制
using groups of ten as the foundation for counting or writing numbers, especially in a decimal-based system where each place value is ten times the one to its right
William calculated the tax decimally, dividing the total into ten equal instalments.
William 以十進位方式計算稅款，將總額分成十個等額的期數。
collocation: divide decimally — splitting into ten equal parts
The ancient weights were not measured decimally, so converting them now requires careful arithmetic.
古代的度量衡並非採用十進位制，因此現在換算起來需要仔細的計算。
negative structure: 'not measured decimally' for contrast
Walid prefers to organise survey results decimally because percentages are easier to compare.
Walid 偏好以十進位方式整理調查結果，因為百分比更容易比較。
adverb of manner: organise [something] decimally
Jin noticed the recipe quantities were arranged decimally, each being ten times the previous one.
Jin 注意到食譜的食材用量是以十進位方式排列，每一份都是前一份的十倍。
real-world context: quantities increasing by factor of ten
Libraries numbered their catalogues decimally, so finding a book meant knowing ten main categories.
圖書館的目錄是以十進位方式編號，因此要找一本書就必須了解那十個主要分類。
domain context: library classification (Dewey decimal system)
- divide decimally
- measured decimally
- organised decimally
- expressed decimally
- calculated decimally
- in decimal notation
preferred in computing and science writing; more explicit than 'decimally'
- by tens
older or plainer equivalent, less technical
用法筆記
Primarily found in mathematical, statistical, and administrative writing. Rare in everyday conversation — speakers more often use the adjective form 'decimal' (e.g. 'a decimal system').