exact
[ɪg'zækt] adjective
ESSENTIAL
■in great detail, or complete, correct or true in every way; precise 精确的；确切的；正确的•The exact distance is 1.838 metres.精确距离是1.838公尺。 •The exact time of the accident was 2.43 pm.事件发生的正确时间是下午两点四十三分。 •"I still owe you £7, don't I?" "Actually, it's £7.30 to be exact."“我还欠你七英镑，是不是？”“实际上，正确地说应该是7.3英镑。” •The exact location of the factory has yet to be decided.这工厂的正确位置还未定案。 •Unlike astronomy, astrology cannot be described as an exact science.占星术与天文学不同，严格来讲，占星术不能称为一门科学。
[ɪg'zækt] verb transitive formal
■to demand and get something, sometimes using force or threats, or to make something necessary 勒索；强要；迫切需要•to exact revenge on someone向某人报复 •The blackmailers exacted a total of $100 000 from their victims.勒索人从受害人那里总共勒索了十万美元。 •Heart surgery exacts tremendous skill and concentration.心脏外科手术要求施术者技术高超且精神要高度集中。 |