precision
n[U]
1 (also preciseness) exactness and clarity; quality of being precise(1) 准确(性); 明确(性); 精确(性)
Your report lacks precision. 你的报告不够准确.
Aim for more precision in your style. 写东西时要力求准确.
2 accuracy 精密(度): clockwork precision 无比精确
The diagram had been copied with great precision. 该图表的复制件极精确.
[attrib 作定语]
precision timing 恰到好处的时机
precision instruments/tools, ie those designed for very accurate work, measurements, etc 精密仪器[工具].
Don't touch anything unless your teacher tells you to.
除非老师允许,否则你不要动任何东西。
Do you remember one afternoon ten years ago when I came to your house and borrowed a necklace of yours? Pierre, my husband, was working in a government office. We'd been invited to a ball at the palace so I needed to borrow some jewellery.