transitive. to want little (also naught) followed by an infinitive clause, negative clause, or of and verbal noun: to come very close to a particular…
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > quantity > approximate quantity or amount > approximate to (an amount) [verb (transitive)] (4) to want little (also naught)a1500 transitive. to want little (also naught) followed by an infinitive clause, negative clause, or of and verbal noun: to come very close to a particular… to be getting on for (to, towards)1784 intransitive. Esp. in the progressive. to be getting on for (to, towards): to be advancing towards, coming close to (a certain age, time, number… touch1851 transitive. To approach (a particular age or amount). Cf. to go on —— 2 at go, v. phrasal verbs 2 push, v. 10b. approach1871 To come near in quality, character, or state; to be nearly equal. intransitive with to. |
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