early 15c., from Latin approximatus, past participle of approximare "to come near to," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + proximare "come near," from proximus "nearest," superlative of prope "near" (see propinquity).
approximate (v.)
early 15c., "to bring or put close," from approximate (adj.). Meaning "to come close" is from 1789. Related: Approximated; approximating.
实用例句
1. The times are approximate only.
这些只是大致的时间。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The Prime Minister has made a statement closely approximate to a falsehood.
首相发表了一项几近谎言的声明.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The builder gave an approximate cost for fixing the roof.
房屋修建商给修理房顶粗略地估计了一个价钱.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The approximate date of his departure is next month.
他大约在下个月动身.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. They did not have even an approximate idea what the Germans really wanted.