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  • Derivatives : n  exacter ; n  exactness ; n  exactor ; adj  exactable
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

exact [ɪg'zækt]
  1. 1. adjective [+time] [ number] [ word etc] (precise) 确切
  2. 2. adjective [+person] [ worker] 严谨
  3. 3. adjective (used for emphasis) 恰恰
  4. 4. vt. [frm] to exact sth (from sb) (向某人)索取某物
    astrology is not an exact science
    占星术不是一门精确科学
    to be exact
    准确来说

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

exact [ɪgˈzækt]
  1. 1. adjective 严格的严谨的,确切
  2. 2. adjective 准确的,精准
  3. 3. vt. 要求需要
  4. 4. vt. 夺走,夺去

Collins English-English Dictionary

exact [ɪg'zækt]
  1. 1. adj correct in every detail; strictly accurate
    an exact copy
  2. 2. adj precise, as opposed to approximate; neither more nor less
    the exact sum
  3. 3. adj [prenominal] specific; particular
    this exact spot
  4. 4. adj operating with very great precision
    exact instruments
  5. 5. adj allowing no deviation from a standard; rigorous; strict
    an exact mind
  6. 6. adj based mainly on measurement and the formulation of laws, as opposed to description and classification
    physics is an exact science
  7. 7. vt. [tr] to force or compel (payment or performance); extort
    to exact tribute
  8. 8. vt. to demand as a right; insist upon
    to exact respect from one's employees
  9. 9. vt. to call for or require
    this work exacts careful effort
  10. 10. vt. [Etymology] C16: from Latin exactus driven out, from exigere to drive forth, from agere to drive

Examples

an exact replica
逼真的(艺术)复制品
an exact disciplinarian
严厉的纪律实施者
The exact number of people suffering from this infection is unknown.
目前,受感染人群的数量还没有得到确切统计。
I was able to exact my revenge upon my mortal enemy.
我得以对死敌进行了报复。
astrology is not an exact science
占星术并不是一门精确的科学

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