decimally

IPA/ˈdes.ɪ.məl.i/
IPA/ˈdes.ə.məl.i/

decimally — 副詞

1. using groups of ten as the foundation for counting or writing numbers, especiall

1.副詞C1
釋義

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

例句

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

同義詞
  • 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').

常見錯誤

The time is shown decimally on this clock.
The time is shown in decimal form on this clock.
💡'decimally' is unusual with time displays; 'in decimal form' is more natural.