略楕円形、略同時に
English translation: substantially
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Roughly, approximately Explanation: Those are the words I can think of that are equivalent. |
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roughly oval, approximately same time Explanation: It is same answer as Luciano. For the patent, inventors want to make their claim as broad as possible, still need to specify, so often this kind of expressions are used. It means, the shape should be almost oval shape, but not need to be exactly oval. |
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peer agreement (net): +1substantially Explanation: In patents, I believe this is the most appropriate equivalent for 略 http://www.google.com/patents?lr=&q="substantially simultane... http://www.google.com/patents?lr=&q="substantially oval"&btn... |
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nearly, almost Explanation: nearly ellipse (oval) almost at the same time as well, roughly, almost, generally or approximately ellipse may be acceptable. |
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approximate oval shape & at approximately the same time Explanation: 略楕円形= approxiamte oval shape I believe the comma might be "and", but I would need to see the whole phrase. 略同時に= at approximately the same time |
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