Nicety



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.准确, 精确
• ［英］ n.准确, 精确 ( precision; accuracy)
• ［类］ nicety : precision / illusion : fantasy ( 精确和精确 / 幻想和幻想)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English nicete, from Anglo-French niceté foolishness, from nice, adjective
• Date: 14th century
• 1. the quality or state of being nice
• 2. an elegant, delicate, or civilized feature <enjoy the niceties of life>
• 3. a fine point or distinction ; subtlety <the niceties of table manners>
• 4. careful attention to details ; delicate exactness ; precision
• 5. delicacy of taste or feeling ; fastidiousness

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