- a device that measures and records the quantity, degree, or rate of something, especially the amount of electricity, gas, or water used计; 仪; 表：
an electricity meter.
电表。
with obj.［often as adj. metered］
- measure by means of a meter用计计量, 用仪计量; 用表计量：
a metered supply of water.
计量供应的水。
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