cal·i·brate /ˈkælɪbreɪt/ vt. 1. 标定；校准 The target was framed at the centre of the calibrated cross hairs. 目标正处在校正好的瞄准镜十字线中央。 The thermometer is calibrated by centigrade. 温度计是用摄氏百分度标定的。 2. 测量…的口径 3. 使标准化，使合标准 4. 调整，调节；使和谐，使一致 To get the wireless set to do its best it must be calibrated. 为获最佳收音效果，必须对收音机调谐。 They calibrate their responses to the urgings of public-relations men. 他们按照公关人员的急切要求作出相应的反应。