| 词汇 | measure |
| 释义 | measure (verb) measure 8 ENTRIES FOUND: measure (noun) measure (verb) measured (adjective) made-to-measure (adjective) tape measure (noun) good (adjective) large (adjective) small (adjective) 1 measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ noun plural measures 1 measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ noun plural measures Learner's definition of MEASURE 1 : an amount or degree of something数量；程度 [count] She felt equal measures of hope and fear.她感到希望和恐惧各半。 — usually singular通常用单数 The province has gained a large measure of freedom.这个省获得了相当大的自主权。 Their children want a greater measure of independence. [=they want more independence]他们的孩子想有更大程度的独立。 The coating provides a measure of protection [=provides some protection] against corrosion.这个涂层起到了一定程度的抗腐蚀作用。 The proposal has been met with a measure [=a certain amount] of skepticism.这项提案遭到一些质疑。 The alarm system provides an added measure of security. [=provides more security]这个警报系统加强了安全性。 [noncount] The show mixes comedy and drama in equal measure. [=in equal amounts]这个表演里的喜剧和戏剧因素参半。 He returned their hostility in full measure. [=he was as hostile toward them as they were toward him]他以同样的敌视情绪回应了他们。 The company's success is due in no small measure to her talents. [=its success is largely due to her talents]公司的成功在很大程度上归功于她的才干。 Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge.他们的行动在很大程度上是出于复仇的欲望。 An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum.像这样的场合需要一定程度的端庄得体。 2 [count] a : something (such as a cup or a ruler) that is used to measure things量具；量器 — see also tape measure b : a unit used in measuring something计量单位；量度单位 The meter is a measure of length.米是长度单位。 The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures.这本词典附有度量衡表。 — see also made-to-measure 3 [count] : an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result措施；办法 The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers.立法机关通过了一项旨在保护消费者的措施。 The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures.州长提出了一些削减成本的措施。 They were forced to resort to desperate/extreme measures.他们被迫采取极端手段。 protective/punitive/preventive measures保护性/惩罚性/预防性措施 We need to take measures to protect ourselves.我们需要采取措施保护自己。 4 [count] : a sign or indication of something象征；迹象 — usually singular通常用单数 Wealth is not a measure of happiness.财富不是幸福的象征。 Her willingness to compromise is a measure of how much she's changed.她愿意妥协表明她已经有了很大的改变。 5 [count] : a way of judging something判断；衡量 The company is a success by any measure.无论怎么衡量，这家公司都是成功的。 Are IQ tests the best measure of intelligence?智商测试是衡量智力的最好方法吗？ 6 [count] chiefly US, music : a part of a line of written music that is between two vertical lines or the group of beats between these lines小节 a brief clarinet solo in the third measure第三小节中的一小段单簧管独奏 Can you hum a few measures [=bars] of that song?那首歌你能哼几小节吗？ beyond measure formal : to a very great degree非常；极度 an artist who is talented beyond (all) measure [=who is exceptionally talented]才华横溢的艺术家 Her joy was beyond measure. [=she was very happy]她无比开心。 for good measure : as something added or extra额外的；附加的；另外的 He performed his most recent songs, and then threw in a couple of old ones for good measure.他演唱了他最近的几首新歌，然后又加唱了几首老歌。 have/take/get the measure of (someone) chiefly British or have/take/get someone's measure : to have or get a good understanding about what is needed to defeat or deal with (someone you are competing against)摸清…的底细；了解…的实力 She failed to take the measure of her opponent. [=she failed to realize how good her opponent was]她未能准确判断对手的实力。 2 measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ verb measures; measured; measuring 2 measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ verb measures; measured; measuring Learner's definition of MEASURE 1 [+ object] a : to find out the size, length, or amount of (something)量；测量；计量 using a ruler to measure a piece of paper用尺子量一张纸的尺寸 an instrument for measuring air pressure测量气压的工具 I measured [=estimated] the distance with my eye.我目测了这段距离。 mental abilities measured by IQ testing通过智商测试测量出的心智能力 b : to find out the size of (someone) for clothing量尺寸 He's being measured for a new suit.他正在为做新衣服量尺寸。 2 [+ object] : to judge the importance, value, or extent of (something)衡量，判断（某事物的重要性、价值、程度等） It's difficult to measure [=evaluate] the importance of these events.很难考量这些事件的重要性。 His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity.他的成功不能只是根据他受欢迎的程度来衡量。 — often + against Her accomplishments need to be measured against [=compared with] those of her predecessor.衡量她的成就需要与她前任的成就相比较才能得出结论。 3 [linking verb] : to have a specified size有…尺寸 The cloth measures 3 meters.这块布有3米长。 The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long.这间屋子有15英尺宽30英尺长。 measure off [phrasal verb] measure off (something) also measure (something) off : to measure (something) and mark its edges or its beginning and ending量出；划分 They measured off a half-acre plot for the house lot.他们划出一块半英亩的土地作宅基地。 He measured off three yards of cloth.他量出三码布。 measure out [phrasal verb] measure out (something) also measure (something) out : to measure and remove (something) from a larger amount量出，取出（所需量） She carefully measured out three cups of flour.她小心地量出了三杯面粉。 measure up [phrasal verb] : to be as good as expected or needed符合，达到（预期或需要） His early works were promising, but his recent films haven't measured up. [=his recent films haven't been as good as his early ones]他早期的作品初露锋芒，但他近期的电影有失水准。 — often + to His recent films haven't measured up to his earlier works.他近期的电影不如早期作品。 Her work didn't measure up to our expectations. [=was not as good as we expected it to be]她的作品没有达到我们的预期。 — measurer /ˈmɛʒɚrɚ/ noun, plural measurers [count] |
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