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前置詞句

by eye

1. By estimation, based on a visual inspection, without accurate measurement.

   Coordinate terms: under the microscope, under the magnifying glass, under the loupe, under the spotlight

   • 1984, Andrew Barker, Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory, page 277:

     Thus given a straight line it is very easy to construct a smaller or a greater than it by eye, not just because this is a broad sort of distinction, but because it also involves only one comparison.