/əˈprɔksɪmeɪt/
vt., vi.(常与to连用)近似;相近;接近His description approximated to the truth but there were a few errors.他的描述与事实已经接近,但是有一些错误。
The design approximates perfection.这个设计几乎是完美的。
Your design only approximates to the requirements of the customers.你的设计仅仅是近似顾客们的需要。