to be exact
1. (accurate in detail) [+ copy, replica] 精确的;确切的; [+ colour, shade] 准确的
- It's an exact copy of the one which was found in Ann Alice's room. 这是和在安•艾丽斯房间里找到的跟那个东西一模一样的复制品。
- an exact replica of the ship 那艘船的精确复制品
- an exact colour match 精准配色
2. (precise) [+ amount, sum, number, time] 准确的;确切的
- The exact cost of the deal was not revealed. 没有透露交易的确切成本。
- The exact number of protest calls has not been revealed. 没有透露发出抗议呼吁的确切人数。
- He noted the exact time and place on the sketch. 他在素描上标注了确切的时间和地点。
3. (specific) [+ location, circumstances, words] 具体的;明确的
- Its exact location has been debated for years. 关于它的确切地点已经争论很多年了。
- The exact whereabouts of the consignment is unclear. 不清楚寄存物的具体下落。
- The exact cause of both conditions is unknown. 这两种病症的具体原因还不为人知。
- The exact circumstances aren't yet known. 具体情况尚不知晓。
- I don't remember the exact words he used. 我不记得他的原话了。
- The exact details are unclear. 具体细节不清楚。
- Do you really think I could get the exact thing I want? 你真的认为我可以得到我想要的东西吗?
4. (in operation) [+ instrument] 精密的;精准的
- I have designed a very simple but efficient and exact instrument for this. 我为此设计了一个简单而有效的精密仪器。
5. (meticulous) [+ person] 严谨的;一丝不苟的
- She's very exact. 她很严谨。
- an exact and patient scientist 一位严谨而有耐心的科学家
6. to be exact
(in fact) 确切地说;准确地说
- A small number − five, to be exact − have been bad. 一小部分——确切地说, 五个——已经坏了。
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