- To measure something is to figure out how much of it is there. A measure can also be a step toward a goal: take measures to ensure you don't flunk an exam by cracking the books.
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- n. 测量，尺度；方法
- v. 测量；度量
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1. measuring equipment
测量装备
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2. He's gone to be measured for a new suit.
他去量尺寸做新衣服去了。
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3. The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft.
主卧室宽 12 英尺，长 15 英尺。
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4. a temporary measure, an emergency measure
临时╱紧急措施
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5. Which measure of weight do pharmacists use?
药剂师使用什么剂量单位？
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6. Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care.
送花能表明你有多关心。
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7. A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job.
做这项工作最好多懂一些技术知识。
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8. an accurate measure of ability
能力的准确评判
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9. a generous measure of whisky
比标准量稍多一点的威士忌
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10. We experienced the full measure of their hospitality.
我们领受了他们十足的盛情。
- measure (n.) c. 1200, "moderation, temperance, abstemiousness;" c. 1300, "instrument for measuring," from Old French mesure "limit, boundary; quantity, dimension; occasion, time" (12c.), from Latin mensura "a measuring, a measurement; thing to measure by," from mensus, past participle of metiri "to measure," from PIE root *me- (2) "to measure."
- measure (v.) c. 1300, "to deal out by measure," from Old French mesurer "measure; moderate, curb" (12c.), from Late Latin mensurare "to measure," from Latin mensura "a measuring, a measurement; thing to measure by," from mensus, past participle of metiri "to measure," from PIE root *me- (2) "to measure."
meas·ure ★ / ˈmeʒə(r) ; NAmE ˈmeʒər / verb , noun measure measures measured measuring verb ★ size/quantity 大小；数量 1 ★ to find the size, quantity, etc. of sth in standard units 测量；度量 measuresth (in sth) ◆ A ship's speed is measured in knots. 船速以节测量。 ◆ a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere 测量大气中辐射强度的仪器 ◆ measuring equipment/instruments 测量装备╱仪器 measuresb/sth for sth ◆ He's gone to be measured for a new suit. 他去量尺寸做新衣服去了。 measurehow much, how long, etc… ◆ A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. 量油尺是用来探查引擎中的剩余油量的。 2 ★ linking verb ( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 ) + noun to be a particular size, length, amount, etc. （指尺寸、长短、数量等）量度为 ◆ The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. 主卧室宽 12 英尺，长 15 英尺。 ◆ The pond measures about 2 metres across. 这个池塘宽约 2 米。 judge 判断 3 ★ measuresth | measurehow, what, etc… to judge the importance, value or effect of sth 估量，判定（重要性、价值或影响等） SYN assess ◆ It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. 在现阶段还难以估量这场运动的成败。 PHRASAL VERBS ˈmeasure sb/sth against sb/sth to compare sb/sth with sb/sth 使相比较 ◆ The figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors. 和我们的竞争者相比，我们的数字并不乐观。 ˌmeasure sth↔ˈout to take the amount of sth that you need from a larger amount 取出（或量出）所需量 ◆ He measured out a cup of milk and added it to the mixture. 他倒了一杯牛奶，掺了进去。 ˌmeasure ˈup | ˌmeasure sb/sth↔ˈup to measure sb/sth 测量；量度 ◆ We spent the morning measuring up and deciding where the furniture would go. 我们花了一上午量来量去，决定家具怎么摆。 ˌmeasure ˈup (to sth/sb) ( usually used in negative sentences and questions 通常用于否定句和疑问句 ) to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed 达到预期的要求；符合标准 SYN match up ◆ Last year's intake just didn't measure up. 去年纳入的人数没有达到预期的要求。 ◆ The job failed to measure up to her expectations. 这项工作没有满足她的期望。 noun ★ official action 正式行动 1 ★ [countable ] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim 措施；方法 ◆ safety/security/austerity measures 安全╱保安╱紧缩措施 ◆ a temporary/an emergency measure 临时╱紧急措施 measure(to do sth) ◆ We must take preventive measuresto reduce crime in the area. 我们必须采取预防措施来减少这个地区的犯罪。 ◆ The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. 政府正在引入更强硬的手段来打击犯罪。 ◆ measures against racism 反种族主义措施 ◆ Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. 身着防暴服的警察到场戒备。 ☞synonyms at action ☞see also half measures unit of size/quantity 度量单位 2 ★ [countable , uncountable ] a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of sth; a system or a scale of these units 度量单位；计量标准 ◆ weights and measures 度量衡 ◆ The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. 里氏震级是测量地动的单位。 ◆ liquid/dry measure 液量；干量 ◆ Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? 药剂师使用什么剂量单位？ 3 [countable ] (especially of alcohol 尤指酒 ) a standard quantity 标准量 ◆ a generous measure of whisky 比标准量稍多一点的威士忌 amount 程度 4 [singular ] a particular amount of sth, especially a fairly large amount （一定的）量，程度 SYN degree ◆ A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job. 做这项工作最好多懂一些技术知识。 ◆ She achieved some measure of success with her first book. 她出第一部书就得到了相当的成功。 instrument for measuring 测量仪器 5 [countable ] an instrument such as a stick, a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring 量器；计量工具 ☞see also tape measure way of showing/judging 展示方式；判断方法 6 [singular ] a sign of the size or the strength of sth 尺度；标准；程度 ◆ Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care. 送花能表明你有多关心。 7 [countable ] a way of judging or measuring sth 判断；衡量 ◆ an accurate measure of ability 能力的准确评判 ◆ Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension? 这种测试是判断阅读理解力的好方法吗？ suggested new law 法案 8 [countable ] ( NAmE) a written suggestion, especially one for a new law made by the lawmakers of a state （尤指州立法者的）提案，法案，议案 ◆ a motion to refer the measure to another committee 将提案提交给另一个委员会的动议 ◆ a ballot measure (= a change in the law that voters decide on) 投票表决的法案 in music 音乐 9 ( NAmE) ( BrE bar ) [countable ] one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into, and the notes that are in it 小节（音乐节拍的单位） IDIOMS beyond ˈmeasure ( formal) very much 非常；极其 ◆ He irritated me beyond measure. 他使我非常生气。 for good ˈmeasure as an extra amount of sth in addition to what has already been done or given 作为额外增添；外加的项目 ◆ Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure. 按每人 50 克大米的分量，再额外加一勺。 full/short ˈmeasure the whole of sth or less of sth than you expect or should have 足量；不足量 ◆ We experienced the full measure of their hospitality. 我们领受了他们十足的盛情。 ◆ The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure. 音乐会仅仅持续了一个小时，让我们有一种缺斤少两的感觉。 in full ˈmeasure ( formal) to the greatest possible degree 最大程度地；最大限度地 get/take/have the ˈmeasure of sb | get/have/take sb's ˈmeasure ( formal) to form an opinion about sb's character or abilities so that you can deal with them 摸清某人的底细 ◆ After only one game, the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent. 仅仅一局过后，这位国际象棋冠军就摸清了年轻对手的实力。 in no small ˈmeasure | in some, equal, etc. ˈmeasure ( formal) to a large extent or degree; to some, etc. extent or degree 在很大（或某种、同样等）程度上 ◆ The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government. 这届政府的垮台在很大程度上归因于征收一种新税。 ◆ Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team. 我们同样感谢每一位队员。 ˌmade to ˈmeasure ( BrE) made especially for one person according to particular measurements 量身订制的 SYN bespoke ◆ You'll need to get a suit made to measure. 你得订做一套西装。 ◆ a made-to-measure suit 订做的套装 ☞more at large adj. meas·ure / ˈmeʒə(r) ; NAmE ˈmeʒər /
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