precision
/prɪˈsɪʒn/ (bre, ipa) · [prisˈɪʒən] /prɪˈsɪʒn/ (ame, ipa) · [prisˈɪʒən] /pri-ˈsi-zhən/ (ame, mw)
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.
常見錯誤
precision — 形容詞
- precisionpositive
- more precisioncomparative
- most precisionsuperlative
1. designed to measure, control, or operate with extremely fine accuracy.
高精度的
設備能極準測量或控制
designed to measure, control, or operate with extremely fine accuracy.
The lab checked the blood sample with a precision instrument.
實驗室用高精度儀器檢驗那份血液樣本。
collocation: precision instrument
A precision timer opened the oven door at exactly six.
高精度計時器在六點整打開了烤箱門。
precision timer for exact timing
The drone used a precision sensor to stay above the power line.
無人機靠高精度感測器，穩穩保持在電線上方。
Technicians stored the lens beside other precision tools in foam trays.
技術人員把那片鏡片和其他高精度工具一起收進泡棉托盤裡。
- precise
broader and more common, not limited to equipment or systems
- high-accuracy
technical wording that stresses strong measured performance
- rough
not made for fine control or exact measurement
文法句型
precision instrument
precision sensor
precision timer
用法筆記
Usually describes equipment or systems that must measure, guide, or control something with extremely small error.
2. made so that each part stays within a very small allowed margin during manufactu
精密加工的
製造誤差容許極小
made so that each part stays within a very small allowed margin during manufacturing.
Each precision gear fit the watch without any extra filing.
每個精密加工的齒輪都剛好裝進手錶裡，不必再磨。
precision gear made to exact size
The repair kit came with precision screws for the camera case.
那組修理包附有相機外殼用的精密加工螺絲。
Workers cooled the mold slowly to form precision steel pins.
工人慢慢冷卻模具，好做出精密加工的鋼針。
The printer uses precision rollers to keep the paper straight.
這台印表機使用精密加工的滾輪，讓紙張保持筆直。
- fine-tolerance
more technical wording that focuses on allowed manufacturing range
- close-fitting
can describe parts that match tightly, though it is less technical
- loose
allowing a wider manufacturing margin or fit
文法句型
precision gear
precision screw
precision part
用法筆記
Mostly used for parts or materials made to very tight manufacturing limits, not for general careful work.
3. showing exact control in the way an action or movement is carried out.
俐落精準的
動作或操作控制很準
showing exact control in the way an action or movement is carried out.
The pilot made a precision landing on the narrow snow field.
飛行員在狹窄的雪地上完成了一次俐落精準的降落。
collocation: precision landing
Rin made a precision cut along the paper lantern's edge.
Rin 沿著紙燈籠邊緣劃出俐落精準的一刀。
The army launched a precision strike on the empty bridge at dawn.
軍方在黎明時對那座空無一人的橋樑發動了一次俐落精準的打擊。
Surgeons planned a precision cut to avoid the main nerve.
外科醫師先規劃好俐落精準的切口，避開主要神經。
- controlled
broader and less vivid about how exact the movement is
- surgical
often figurative for a very exact action, especially in planning or attack
- clumsy
showing poor control in movement or action
文法句型
precision landing
precision strike
precision cut
用法筆記
Often used for actions such as a strike, landing, or cut where the control itself is the main point.