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。
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。
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。
- 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').