| 释义 |
ex·act /ɪɡˈzækt/ a. | vt. | phr.
I a.
1. 精确的；准确的；确切的；恰好的
an exact description 精确的描述
an exact replica 精确的复制品
an exact likeness 酷似
The exact time is two minutes and fifteen seconds past nine. 确切的时间是9点2分15秒。
be extremely exact in conduct 行为一丝不苟
This is the exact spot where I put it. 我就是把它放在这地方的。
2. 严格的；严厉的
exact rules 严格的规定
an exact disciplinarian 严格的实施纪律者
3. 精密的；严谨的
exact instruments 精密仪器
A scientist should be an exact thinker. 科学家应当思维严谨。
II vt.
1. 索取；强求；坚持要求 (from, of)；施加(报复)
If he does the work, he can exact payment for it. 要是他干这活儿，他可以索取报酬。
exact a promise from sb. 强要某人许诺
exact obedience from (或 of) sb. 定要某人服从
He had exacted vengeance for his brother's murder. 他已为兄弟的被害报了仇。
2. 要求，(迫切)需要
Hard work exacts effort and patience. 艰苦的工作需要努力和耐心。
[<L exactus driven out < exigere to drive out < agere to drive] phr. the exact same ... 〈非规范〉正是同一个… That's the exact same man who was here last night! 他正是昨晚上在这儿的那个男人! |