rough calculation; estimate
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to calculate roughly; to make an estimate
formalUsed when precise data is unavailable or a preliminary figure is sufficient. Often appears in reports, planning, or economic contexts. It implies a degree of approximation.
Jù据
chū初
bù步
kuāng匡
suàn算
，
jīn今
nián年
mián棉
huā花
jiāng将
zēng增
chǎn产
bǎi百
fēn分
zhī之
shí十
èr二
。
According to a preliminary estimate, cotton output will increase by twelve percent this year.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
xiān先
kuāng匡
suàn算
yī一
xià下
zhè这
ge个
xiàng项
mù目
de的
zǒng总
chéng成
běn本
。
We need to first roughly calculate the total cost of this project.
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Bào报
gào告
lǐ里
duì对
qián潜
zài在
shōu收
yì益
jìn进
xíng行
le了
dà大
zhì致
de的
kuāng匡
suàn算
。
The report provides a rough estimate of the potential benefits.