measure

['meʒə]

n.措施, 量度, 尺寸, 程度, 办法
v.测量, 比较, 给予, 权衡

vt.

1. 测量; 计量

We measured the distance.

我们测量了距离。

2. 打量; 估量

She measured the stranger with her eyes.

她用双眼打量着那个陌生人。

3. (按量)配给[(+out)]

4. 酌量, 权衡

vi.

1. 量

2. 有……长(或阔、高等)

The lake measures 130 by 80 kilometers.

这条湖长一百三十公里宽八十公里。

n.

1. 尺寸; 分量[U]

2. 度量单位[C]

An hour is a measure of time.

小时是计时单位。

3. 度量法[U]

4. 度量器具[C]

5. 措施; 手段; 方法[P1]

The government was urged to take measures to combat the spread of AIDS.

人们敦促政府采取措施以防止艾滋病的传播。

6. (判断等的)基准, 尺度[C]

7. 程度; 限度; 分寸[U][S1]

I feel a measure of compassion for her.

我对她怀有一定程度的同情。

8. 【音】拍子, 小节[C]

9. 议案[C]

词形变化

名词: measurer | 动词过去式: measured | 动词过去分词: measured | 动词现在分词: measuring | 动词第三人称单数: measures |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.估量; 分类; 比较

size  grade  rank  compare  assess  appraise  rate  estimate  

同义参见:

mete  verse  width  meter  length  survey  statute  rate  amount  size  girth  stanza  content  space  ration  weigh  movement  time  rule  scope  scale  criterion  gauge  span  unit  thing  quantity  breadth  proportion  contrast  degree  extension  extent  fathom  volume  procedure  magnitude  number  balance  

英英释义

名词 measure:

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

同义词：measurement, measuring, mensuration

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

同义词：standard, criterion, touchstone

how much there is of something that you can quantify

同义词：quantity, amount

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

同义词：step

a statute in draft before it becomes law

同义词：bill

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

同义词：meter, metre, beat, cadence

musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats

同义词：bar

measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements

同义词：measuring stick, measuring rod

动词 measure:

determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of

同义词：mensurate, measure out

express as a number or measure or quantity

同义词：quantify

have certain dimensions

place a value on; judge the worth of something

同义词：evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value

短语词组

beyond measure

1. 无可估量

The good they have done for me is beyond measure.

他们为我所做的好事简直无可估量。

for good measure

1. 附加地; 作为额外增添

In addition to dessert, they served fruit for good measure.

除了甜点心外, 他们再加上水果。

in great measure

1. 大半

Their success was in great measure the result of thorough preparation.

他们的成功大半是由于作了充分的准备。

in some measure

1. 有几分

You are right in some measure.

在某种程度上你是对的。

made to measure

1. (衣服)订做的

Was your jacket made to measure?

你的夹克是订做的?

measure up

1. 符合标准

This product does not measure up.

这项产品不合格。

补充

measuremeasure英:[ˈmeʒə] 美:[ˈmɛʒɚ]vt. & vi.1.量You must measure accurately.你一定要量准。vt.1.量出; 记录They measured the strength of an electric current.他们测量了电流的强度。He measured the rope to see if it was long enough.他量了那根绳子看是否够长。This is a yardstick for measuring whether a person is really progressive.这是衡量一个人是否真正进步的标准。2.估计, 估量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。3.仔细考虑He's a man who measures his words.他是个用词很讲究的人。4.(通过竞争, 冲突等)考验某事物, 较量You have to measure your determination with that of other people.你得与其他人较量一下决心了。link v.1.有…大小That old tree must measure at least 30 metres from top to bottom.那棵老树从地面到树梢至少有30米。n.1.测量The tailor took my measure for a new suit.裁缝量了我的尺寸准备为我做套新衣服。He took the measure of the cliff before he climbed it.他把悬崖的高度估量一下后再攀登。2.计量制, 度量法The measure is given in centimetres.按厘米进行测量。3.计量单位4.量具, 量器The barman uses a small silver measure for brandy.酒吧招待员用一个小银制量器量白兰地。5.尺度, 标准6.程度, 地步We did reach a considerable measure of agreement.我们确实取得了很大程度的一致。7.措施, 办法The measures had a detrimental effect.这些措施已产生不良影响。We should take appropriate measures to improve our teaching.我们应当采取适当的措施提高教学质量。

例句

1. Most people had their clothes made to measure.大多数人的衣服是量身定做的。 2. We specialize in unframed mirrors, made to measure for any room.我们专门做无边框的镜子, 可根据任何房间的大小来定做。 3. Give the size in metric measure.给出公制的尺寸。 4. The international prototype kilogram is the measure of mass in SI units.国际千克原器是国际单位制中测定质量的标准。 5. He poured himself a generous measure of cognac.他给自己倒了一大杯科尼亚克白兰地。 6. the standard third-litre measure of draught beer标准的三升扎啤 7. It is a measure of their plight that few of them have anywhere to go to.他们之中几乎没有人有地方可去, 可见他们处于怎样的困境之中。 8. That is a measure of how bad things have become.这就说明事情糟糕到了什么地步。 9. That is a measure of how much the world order has changed.这就说明世界秩序已经发生了多少变化。 10. That is a measure of how far we have progressed.这说明了我们的进度情况。 11. We must keep it within measure.我们必须时刻掌握好分寸。 12. She irritated him beyond measure.她大大激怒了他。 13. Mankind's knowledge of the universe has increased beyond measure.人类对宇宙的认识已经极大地加深了。 14. They gave him a measure of freedom.他们给了他一定的自由。 15. In Britain, we have so far escaped, in large measure, either of these afflictions.在英国, 我们到目前为止在很大程度上已经避开了这两类麻烦。 16. That's true in some measure.从某种程度上来说那是真的。 17. Power is in some measure an act of will.权力在一定程度上是意志使然。 18. Everyone is entitled to some measure of protection.每个人都有权利受到一定程度的保护。 19. With the exception of Juan, each student attained a measure of success.除了胡安, 每个学生都获得了相当大的成功。 20. Day nurseries were started as a war-time measure to let mothers work.开办日间托儿所最初是为让母亲们工作而采取的战时措施。 21. As a precautionary measure repeat the medication.为了预防起见, 要接着服药。 22. The government warned that police would take tougher measures to contain the trouble.政府警告说警方会采取更严厉的措施来遏止动乱。 23. new government measures to combat crime政府为打击犯罪而出台的新法令 24. I repeated my question for good measure.此外我还把我的问题重复了一遍。 25. For good measure, a few details of hotels were included.此外, 酒店的一些详细信息也包括在内。 26. The governments of the industrialized world had failed to get the measure of the crisis.工业国政府未能看清这场危机的实质。 27. Has he taken the measure of us and concluded that we're not willing to risk a life?他是不是已经摸清了我们的底细, 断定我们不愿意拿生命来冒险？ 28. Lili was the only person I knew who had the measure of her brother.莉莉是我认识的人中唯一一个清楚了解她弟弟的人。 29. He measured the diameter of the pond.他测量了池塘的直径。 30. It is difficult to measure the impact of the new law.很难衡量新法的影响。 31. I measured the page.我量了页面。 32. I measured his strength to be greater than mine.我估计他的力气比我大。 33. The ohm measures electrical resistance.欧姆是计量电阻的。 34. He measured his strength against that of his opponent.他和对手比拼力气。 35. He measured his approach to suit the character of his client.他调整方法来迎合客户的性格。 36. The room measures 3 metres by 4.这个房间宽3米, 长4米。 37. The crab measured over 30 centimetres.这只螃蟹甲宽超过30厘米。 38. to measure the cliff测量悬崖的高度 39. He was not afraid to measure himself against a much more dangerous animal.他不怕同更加危险的动物较量。 40. to measure one's skill against one's rival与对手比本事 41. Both old men measured each other.两位老人彼此打量了一番。 42. the amount of water collected is measured in pints.收集来的水以品脱为单位得到计量。 43. they will measure up the room and install the wardrobes.他们将丈量房间安放衣橱。 44. the fabric measures 137 cm wide.布料宽137厘米。 45. he will be measured for his team blazer next week.下周他将去量尺寸做队服。 46. she helped to measure out the ingredients.她帮着称出各种配料。 47. it is hard to measure teaching ability.教学能力很难评估。 48. she did not need to measure herself against some ideal.她不需要用某个完美典型来衡量自己。 49. I'm afraid we didn't measure up to the standards they set.恐怕我们达不到他们设立的标准。 50. the two shook hands and silently measured each other up.两个人握了握手，然后不声不响地互相打量一番。 51. I had better measure my words so as not to embarrass anyone.为了不让人尴尬，我最好斟酌一下自己的话。 52. we must measure twenty miles today.今天我们必须走20英里。 53. cost-cutting measures.降低成本的措施。 54. children were evacuated as a precautionary measure.作为预防措施，孩子们被撤离。 55. the Senate passed the measure by a 48–30 vote.参议院以48票对30票通过了这项议案。 56. her husband had dealt out hard measure to her.她丈夫对她采取了严厉的惩罚措施。 57. a furlong is an obsolete measure of length.弗隆是一种已废弃不用的长度单位。 58. tables of weights and measures.度量衡表。 59. the original dimensions were in imperial measure.原来的尺寸采用的是英制计量标准。 60. a measure of egg white.一定量的蛋清。 61. the states retain a large measure of independence.各州保留了很大程度的独立性。 62. it was a measure of the team's problems that they were still working after 2 a.m.小组成员在凌晨2点以后仍然在工作，这可看出该组面临的问题。 63. measures of two or three syllables are more frequent in English prose.2或3个音节的格律单位在英语散文中更为常见。 64. now tread we a measure!.现在让我们踏起舞步吧！。 65. it irritates him beyond measure.这让他产生了极大的愤怒。 66. he added a couple of chillies for good measure.他额外加了几个辣椒。 67. he's got her measure—she won't fool him.他已经摸到了她的个性——她不会欺骗他。 68. his rapid promotion was due in some measure to his friendship with the king.他的快速提升一定程度上同他与国王的友情有关。 69. to measure the height/width/length/depth of sth测量某物的高度╱宽度╱长度╱深度 70. Could you measure the table to see if it will fit into our room?请你量一量这桌子，看看是否适合我们的房间。 71. The room measures five metres across.这房间有五米宽。 72. Our sales do not look good when measured against those of our competitors.跟我们竞争对手的销售额相比，我们的销售额看来不佳。 73. Did the holiday measure up to your expectations?这假期符合你的期望吗？ 74. As a temporary measure, the road will have to be closed.作为临时措施，这条道路将要封闭。 75. The play achieved a measure of success.这戏剧获得了一定程度的成功。 76. The school's popularity is a measure of the teachers' success.学校的声望是衡量老师教学成绩的一项标准。 77. A metre is a measure of length.米是长度单位。 78. He made a few extra sandwiches for good measure.他另外又多做了几份三明治。 79. I'm getting a suit made to measure for the wedding.我要为婚礼订做一套西装。 80. She felt equal measures of hope and fear.她感到希望和恐惧各半。 81. The province has gained a large measure of freedom.这个省获得了相当大的自主权。 82. Their children want a greater measure of independence. [=they want more independence]他们的孩子想有更大程度的独立。 83. The coating provides a measure of protection [=provides some protection] against corrosion.这个涂层起到了一定程度的抗腐蚀作用。 84. The proposal has been met with a measure [=a certain amount] of skepticism.这项提案遭到一些质疑。 85. The alarm system provides an added measure of security. [=provides more security]这个警报系统加强了安全性。 86. The show mixes comedy and drama in equal measure. [=in equal amounts]这个表演里的喜剧和戏剧因素参半。 87. He returned their hostility in full measure. [=he was as hostile toward them as they were toward him]他以同样的敌视情绪回应了他们。 88. The company's success is due in no small measure to her talents. [=its success is largely due to her talents]公司的成功在很大程度上归功于她的才干。 89. Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge.他们的行动在很大程度上是出于复仇的欲望。 90. An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum.像这样的场合需要一定程度的端庄得体。 91. The meter is a measure of length.米是长度单位。 92. The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures.这本词典附有度量衡表。 93. The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers.立法机关通过了一项旨在保护消费者的措施。 94. The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures.州长提出了一些削减成本的措施。 95. They were forced to resort to desperate/extreme measures.他们被迫采取极端手段。 96. protective/punitive/preventive measures保护性/惩罚性/预防性措施 97. We need to take measures to protect ourselves.我们需要采取措施保护自己。 98. Wealth is not a measure of happiness.财富不是幸福的象征。 99. Her willingness to compromise is a measure of how much she's changed.她愿意妥协表明她已经有了很大的改变。 100. The company is a success by any measure.无论怎么衡量，这家公司都是成功的。 101. Are IQ tests the best measure of intelligence?智商测试是衡量智力的最好方法吗？ 102. a brief clarinet solo in the third measure第三小节中的一小段单簧管独奏 103. Can you hum a few measures [=bars] of that song?那首歌你能哼几小节吗？ 104. an artist who is talented beyond (all) measure [=who is exceptionally talented]才华横溢的艺术家 105. Her joy was beyond measure. [=she was very happy]她无比开心。 106. "He performed his most recent songs, and then threw in a couple of old ones for good measure."他演唱了他最近的几首新歌，然后又加唱了几首老歌。 107. She failed to take the measure of her opponent. [=she failed to realize how good her opponent was]她未能准确判断对手的实力。 108. using a ruler to measure a piece of paper用尺子量一张纸的尺寸 109. an instrument for measuring air pressure测量气压的工具 110. I measured [=estimated] the distance with my eye.我目测了这段距离。 111. mental abilities measured by IQ testing通过智商测试测量出的心智能力 112. He's being measured for a new suit.他正在为做新衣服量尺寸。 113. It's difficult to measure [=evaluate] the importance of these events.很难考量这些事件的重要性。 114. His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity.他的成功不能只是根据他受欢迎的程度来衡量。 115. Her accomplishments need to be measured against [=compared with] those of her predecessor.衡量她的成就需要与她前任的成就相比较才能得出结论。 116. The cloth measures 3 meters.这块布有3米长。 117. The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long.这间屋子有15英尺宽30英尺长。 118. They measured off a half-acre plot for the house lot.他们划出一块半英亩的土地作宅基地。 119. He measured off three yards of cloth.他量出三码布。 120. She carefully measured out three cups of flour.她小心地量出了三杯面粉。 121. "His early works were promising, but his recent films haven't measured up. [=his recent films haven't been as good as his early ones]"他早期的作品初露锋芒，但他近期的电影有失水准。 122. His recent films haven't measured up to his earlier works.他近期的电影不如早期作品。 123. Her work didn't measure up to our expectations. [=was not as good as we expected it to be]她的作品没有达到我们的预期。