imprecisely
UK/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪslɪ/US/ˌɪmprɪ'saɪslɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In an inexact or vague manner.
不精确地；含糊地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimprecisenot, opposite of
+
-lybefore
=imprecisely
imprecise + -ly = in a vague, inexact way.
Common Collocations
- 1.define imprecisely定义不当
- 2.state imprecisely陈述不当
Example Sentences
- 1.
The term is often used imprecisely in everyday speech.