precisely
UK/prɪˈsaɪsli/US/pri'saisli/
NGSL 3kB2
Definitions
adv.
Exactly; in an accurate manner.
精确地；恰好。
adv.
(as a reply) Exactly so; just as you say.
（应答）正是如此，一点不错。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprecisebefore
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precise + -ly = in an exact way. As a standalone reply, 'Precisely!' means 'exactly right.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
The meeting starts at precisely nine o'clock.
- 2.
"So you think we should wait?" "Precisely."