单词 | barometer |
释义 | barometer n 1 instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, used esp for forecasting the weather 气压计, 睛雨表(尤用以预报天气) The barometer is falling, ie Wet weather is indicated. 气压计在下降(表示天气潮湿). 2 (fig 比喻) thing that indicates changes (in public opinion, market prices, sb´s mood, etc) 显示(舆论、物价、人的情绪等的)变化的事物 a reliable barometer of public feeling 反映公众情绪的可靠的标志. |
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