| 词汇 | measure |
| 释义 | measureUK:*/ˈmɛʒər/US:/ˈmɛʒɚ/ ,(mezh′ər)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 measure [sth/sb] vtr (calculate dimensions)测量, 度量I need to measure the wood before I cut it.The player measured the distance to the goal.在把木头切开之前，我需要测量它。 // 球员估量了一下到球门的距离。 measure [sth] vtr figurative (weigh, consider)斟酌，估量，权衡He measured all of his options before acting.在行动前，他权衡了所有的选择。 measure [sth] against [sth] vtr + prep figurative (compare)把…和…相比The new president's success would always be measured against his predecessor's.人们总是会把新任总统的成功和前任总统相比较。 measure against [sth] vi + prep (compare)比较；衡量He tested his skill to see how he measures against the competition.他考验了自己的技能，比较与竞争对手的实力。 measure n (unit of measurement)度量单位；计量标准They use pounds as a measure in the USA.在美国，人们使用磅作为一个度量单位。 measure n (system of measurement)计量制；计量法；计量单位The litre is a liquid measure.公升是量测液体的计量单位。 measure n often plural (action taken)措施；对策This measure is necessary to ensure the safety of all employees.这项措施对于确保所有员工的安全是很必要的。 measure n often plural (dimensions calculated)尺寸；大小I have the measures of the room in my notebook.我的笔记本里有屋子的尺寸。 measure n figurative (limited amount)一定量；程度He had just a measure of curiosity about the subject.他对这个话题有一点点好奇。 其他翻译 measure n (measuring instrument)测量工具The worker took out his measure before he started working.开工前，工人拿出了他的测量工具。 measure n (standard)尺度；标准Our process is the best one, by any measure. measure n (bounds, limits)大小The measure of the court was 30 x 90 meters.球场的大小是30米乘90米。 measure n (law, bill)措施；法律规定The measure was approved by the legislature.该措施由立法机关批准。 measure n (specific amount)（一定的）量In English pubs, a standard measure of spirits is 25 ml.在英国的酒吧，烈酒的基准量是25毫升。 measure n (music: bar) (音乐)小节There are four crotchets per measure in 4/4 time. 动词短语 measure [sth] out, measure out [sth] vtr phrasal sep (measure and divide [sth])把…测量后分配The man measured the grain out into four equal portions. measure up vi phrasal figurative (be adequate)符合标准；达到要求He will never measure up; we might as well go ahead and fire him now. measure up to [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (match, be equal to)达到…的要求；符合…的标准Rodgers has proved that he is capable of measuring up to the demands of the job. measure [sth] up vtr phrasal sep (calculate dimensions of)度量；测量Go ahead and measure up the next ten boards to be cut. measure [sb] up vtr phrasal sep (calculate size: for clothing) (为裁剪或购买衣服)给…量尺寸The dress designer was measuring Brenda up. measure [sb] up vtr phrasal sep figurative (assess, scrutinize)评估；估量Colin knew about the vacant position and was aware that his boss was measuring him up. 复合形式： beyond measure adv (more than can be calculated)无可估量；无法衡量 counter-measure n (act that opposes another action)应对措施，对策 countermeasure, also UK: counter-measure n (retaliation: act opposing an action)对策 countermeasure, also UK: counter-measure n (response)对策；对抗措施The government's counter-measures don't seem to be working. double, double measure n (spirits: large serving) (烈酒)双份I'd like a vodka, please, and make it a double. for good measure expr (a little more than required)另外，此外Emily added an extra teaspoon of cinnamon to the recipe for good measure. full measure n (measured quantity, serving of [sth]) (分量)足量I asked for a gallon, and he gave me full measure. full measure n (total amount, extent)全部，全面，最大程度 half measure, half-measure n disapproving, often plural (incomplete attempt)不彻底的办法；权宜之计；折衷之策Teaching people how to cook healthy meals is only a half-measure if they cannot afford the ingredients.It is not a time for half measures: we need radical change now. in a measure adv (to an extent)在一定程度上；有一点；有几分 in great measure adv (largely)很大程度上The President's re-election chances are in great measure tied to the health of the economy. in some measure adv (to an extent)在某种程度上 made to measure, made-to-measure adj (designed specifically for [sb/sth])量身订制的，订制的，定做的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the noun. measure for measure expr (proportionately)以牙还牙地；一报还一报During the cold war, Kennedy felt that it was imperative that the US meet Khrushchev's challenges, measure for measure. measure [sb] up for [sth] v expr (calculate size: for clothing) (为裁剪或购买衣服)为…给…量尺寸The tailor measured him up for a new suit. measure your words v expr figurative (be careful what you say)谨言慎行；说话谨慎 preventive measure, preventative measure n often plural (action taken to prevent [sth])防护措施；预防措施；防治手段Some women use birth control pills as a preventive measure to avoid pregnancy.Washing your hands frequently is a preventative measure against getting sick. rough measure n (approximate gauge)粗略的测量；大致测量By studying people's actions you'll have the rough measure of their characters. safety measure n often plural ([sth] to maintain safe environment)安全措施 tape measure, measuring tape n (strip for measuring)卷尺Tailors and dressmakers use tape measures to take measurements for clothing. temporary measure n (provisional course of action)临时举措；暂行措施A tourniquet is a temporary measure to stop bleeding until doctors can stitch up the wound. |
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