| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | measure v 1 (a) [I, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ (sth) (up) find the size, length, volume, etc of (sth) by comparing it with a standard unit 量度; 测量（某物） Can you measure accurately with this ruler? 用这把尺子能量得准吗? First measure (it) up, then cut the timber to the correct length. 先把尺寸量好, 再把木材锯成所需长短. measure the width of a door, the level of an electric current, the speed of a car 测量门的宽度、 电平、 汽车速度 The tailor measured me (up) for a suit, ie measured my chest, arms, legs, etc. 裁缝给我量尺寸做衣服. (b) [Tn] (fig 比喻) assess (sth); gauge 估计, 估量（某事物）; 衡量; 判定 It´s hard to measure his ability when we haven´t seen his work. 没有见过他的作品, 很难估计他的能力. 2 [In/pr] be (a certain size, length, volume, etc) 为（某体积、 长度、 容积等） The room measures 10 metres across. 这房间宽10米. 3 [Tn] carefully consider (sth) 仔细考虑（某事物） He´s a man who measures his words. 他是个用词很讲究的人. She failed to measure the effect of her actions on her family. 她未虑及其行为对家庭的影响. 4 [Tn.pr] ~ sth against/with sth/sb test sth through competition, conflict, etc （通过竞争、 冲突等）考验某事物, 较量 measure one´s strength against sb else 跟别人比力气 You have to measure your determination with that of other people. 你得与其他人较量一下决心了. 5 (idm 习语) measure one´s `length (joc 谑) fall flat on the ground 扑跌在地上. measure one´s strength (with/against sb) compete with sb to see who is the stronger 与某人比强弱. 6 (phr v) measure sth off mark out a length or lengths of sth 量出某物若干长度 She measured off two metres of cloth. 她量出两米的布. measure sth out give a measured quantity of sth 给予某量的某物 measure out a dose of medicine 量出一剂药. measure up (to sth) reach the standard required or expected 达到或符合某标准 The discussions didn´t measure up (to my expectations). 这些讨论有负（我的）期望. measure n 1 (a) [U, C] standard or system used in stating the size, quantity or degree of sth 计量制; 量度法: liquid measure 液量 dry measure 乾量 * Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? 药剂师用哪一种计量制? =>App 5 见附录5. (b) [C] unit used in such a standard or system 计量单位 The metre is a measure of length. 米是长度单位. 2 [C] standard quantity of sth 标准量 a measure of grain, eg a bushel 一标准量的谷物（如一蒲式耳） a measure of whisky, ie in England usu --- gill, in Scotland usu --- 一标准量的威士忌酒（在英格兰通常为---吉耳, 在苏格兰通常为---吉耳）. 3 [C] instrument such as a rod, tape or container marked with standard units, used for testing length, volume, etc 量具; 量器 The barman uses a small silver measure for brandy. 酒吧服务员用银质小量器量白兰地酒. 4 [sing] ~ of sth way of assessing sth （估价、 判断事物的）尺度, 标准 His resignation is a measure of how angry he is. 从他辞职一事可见其气愤的程度. Words cannot always give the measure of one´s feelings, ie show how strong they are. 言语往往不尽能表达自己的情感. 5 [sing] ~ of sth degree of sth; some （事物的）程度, 地步 She achieved a measure of success with her first book. 她的第一部书就获得了一定程度的成功. 6 [C usu pl 通常作复数] action taken to achieve a purpose 措施; 步骤; 办法 measures against crime 打击犯罪活动的措施 safety measures 安全措施 The authorities took measures to prevent tax fraud. 当局已采取措施防止偷税漏税. The government has suggested measures (ie proposed laws) to reduce crime. 政府已提出遏止犯罪活动的法令. 7 [U] (dated 旧) verse-rhythm; metre; tempo of a piece of music 诗的韵律; 音乐的拍节. 8 (idm 习语) beyond `measure (fml 文) very great(ly) 非常地; 极其 Her joy was beyond measure. 她无比喜悦. He fascinates me beyond measure. 他使我神魂颠倒. for good `measure as an extra amount of sth or as an additional item 额外的量; 外加的项目; 饶头 The pianist gave a long and varied recital, with a couple of encores for good measure. 那钢琴家的独奏演出会时间长、 节目多, 还加奏了两支曲子. get/take the measure of sb assess sb´s character or abilities 估计某人的性格或能力 It took the tennis champion a few games to get the measure of his opponent. 那网球冠军打了几局才摸清对手的实力. give full/short `measure give exactly/less than the correct amount 给足[少]分量 I´m sure the shopkeeper gave me short measure when she weighed out the potatoes. 我肯定那店老板给我称土豆时 扣了分量. ,half `measure policy that lacks thoroughness 折衷的办法 This job must be done properly I want no half measures. 这工作必须按规矩做--我不允许做得马马虎虎. in great, large, some, etc `measure (fml 文) to a great, some, etc extent or degree 在很大的、 某种的...程度上 His failure is in great/large measure due to lack of confidence. 他的失败在很大程度上是由於缺乏信心. Her success is in no small measure the result of luck. 她的成功有不小的因素是靠运气. make sth to `measure make (a garment) after taking individual measurements 定做（衣服） Do you make suits to measure? 你定做西装吗? a made-to-measure suit 量尺寸定做的西服. |
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