| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | verbnoun🔑 meas·ureBrE /ˈmeʒə(r)/ NAmE /ˈmeʒər/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they measure BrE /ˈmeʒə(r)/ NAmE /ˈmeʒər/ present simple - he / she / it measures BrE /ˈmeʒəz/ NAmE /ˈmeʒərz/ past simple measured BrE /ˈmeʒəd/ NAmE /ˈmeʒərd/ past participle measured BrE /ˈmeʒəd/ NAmE /ˈmeʒərd/ -ing form measuring BrE /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/ ➤ size /quantity 大小；数量🔑 to find the size , quantity , etc . of sth in standard units 测量；度量◆ ~sth (in sth )A ship's speed is measured in knots . 船速以节测量。◆ a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere 测量大气中辐射强度的仪器◆ measuring equipment /instruments 测量装备/仪器◆ ~sb /sth for sth He's gone to be measured for a new suit . 他去量尺寸做新套装去了。◆ ~how much , how long , etc .… A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine . 量油尺是用来探查引擎中的剩余油量的。🔑 linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) + noun to be a particular size , length , amount , etc .（指尺寸、长短、数量等）量度为◆ The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft . 主卧室宽 12 英尺，长 15 英尺。◆ The pond measures about 2 metres across . 这个池塘宽约 2 米。➤ judge 判断🔑 ~sth | ~how , what , etc .… to judge the importance , value or effect of sth 估量，判定（重要性、价值或影响等）SYN assess◆ It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage . 在现阶段还难以估量这场运动的成败。 ● ˈmeasure sb /sth against sb /sth to compare sb /sth with sb /sth 使相比较◆ The figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors . 和我们的竞争者相比，我们的数字并不乐观。● ˌmeasure sth↔ˈout to take the amount of sth that you need from a larger amount 取出（或量出）所需量◆ He measured out a cup of milk and added it to the mixture . 他倒了一杯牛奶，掺了进去。● ˌmeasure ˈup ● ˌmeasure sb /sth↔ˈup to measure sb /sth 测量；量度◆ We spent the morning measuring up and deciding where the furniture would go . 我们花了一上午量来量去，决定家具怎么摆。● ˌmeasure ˈup (to sth /sb ) (usually used in negative sentences and questions 通常用于否定句和疑问句) to be as good , successful , etc . as expected or needed 达到预期的要求；符合标准SYN match up◆ Last year's intake just didn't measure up . 去年纳入的人数没有达到预期的要求。◆ The job failed to measure up to her expectations . 这项工作没有满足她的期望。🔑 meas·ureBrE /ˈmeʒə(r)/ NAmE /ˈmeʒər/ noun ➤ official action 正式行动🔑 [C ]an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim 措施；方法◆ safety /security /austerity measures 安全/保安/紧缩措施◆ a temporary /an emergency measure 临时/紧急措施◆ ~ (to do sth )We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area . 我们必须采取预防措施来减少这个地区的犯罪。◆ The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime . 政府正在引入更强硬的手段来打击犯罪。◆ measures against racism 反种族主义措施◆ Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure . 身着防暴服的警察到场戒备。actionmeasure ⬥ step ⬥ act ⬥ moveThese are all words for a thing that sb does.以上各词均指行为、行动。actiona thing that sb does指行动、动作：◆Her quick action saved the child's life.她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。measurean official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim指措施、方法：◆Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要更强硬的反种族主义措施。stepone of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth指步骤、措施：◆This was a first step towards a united Europe.这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的第一步。acta thing that sb does指行为、行动、所为：◆an act of kindness善行action or act?用 action 还是 act？These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc.这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act 后常跟 of，而且常与形容词连用。action 通常不与 of 连用，但常与 his、her 等词连用：◆a heroic act of bravery英雄壮举◆a heroic action of bravery◆his heroic actions/acts during the war他在战争中的英雄壮举Action often combines with take but act does not. * action 常与 take 搭配，act 则不能：◆We shall take whatever acts are necessary.move(used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth（尤用于新闻）指为达到某目标而采取或需要采取的行动：◆They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.他们在等待民意测验的结果，然后再决定下一步行动。Patternsto take action/measures/stepsto make a step/movea heroic/brave/daring action/step/act/move ➡ see also half measures➤ unit of size /quantity 度量单位🔑 [C , U ]a unit used for stating the size , quantity or degree of sth ; a system or a scale of these units 度量单位；计量标准◆ weights and measures 度量衡◆ The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion . 里氏震级是测量地动的单位。◆ liquid /dry measure 液量；干量◆ Which measure of weight do pharmacists use ? 药剂师使用什么剂量单位？[C ](especially of alcohol 尤指酒) a standard quantity 标准量◆ a generous measure of whisky 比标准量稍多一点的威士忌➤ amount 程度[sing. ]a particular amount of sth , especially a fairly large amount （一定的）量，程度SYN degree◆ A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job . 做这项工作最好多懂一些技术知识。◆ She achieved some measure of success with her first book . 她出第一部书就获得了相当的成功。➤ instrument for measuring 测量仪器[C ]an instrument such as a stick , a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring 量器；计量工具 ➡ see also tape measure➤ way of showing /judging 展示方式；判断方法[sing. ]a sign of the size or the strength of sth 尺度；标准；程度◆ Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care . 送花能表明你有多关心。[C ]a way of judging or measuring sth 判断；衡量◆ an accurate measure of ability 能力的准确评判◆ Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension ? 这种测试是判断阅读理解力的好方法吗？➤ suggested new law 法案[C ](NAmE ) a written suggestion , especially one for a new law made by the lawmakers of a state （尤指州立法者的）提案，法案，议案◆ a motion to refer the measure to another committee 将提案提交给另一个委员会的动议◆ a ballot measure (= a change in the law that voters decide on )投票表决的法案➤ in music 音乐(NAmE ) (BrE usuallybar ) [C ]one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into , and the notes that are in it （乐谱的）小节（音乐节拍单位） ● beyond ˈmeasure (formal ) very much 非常；极其◆ He irritated me beyond measure . 他使我非常生气。● for good ˈmeasure as an extra amount of sth in addition to what has already been done or given 作为额外增添；外加的项目◆ Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure . 按每人 50 克大米的分量，再额外加一勺。● full /short ˈmeasure the whole of sth or less of sth than you expect or should have 足量；不足量◆ We experienced the full measure of their hospitality . 我们领受了他们十足的盛情。◆ The concert only lasted an hour , so we felt we were getting short measure . 音乐会仅仅持续了一个小时，让我们有一种缺斤少两的感觉。● in full ˈmeasure (formal ) to the greatest possible degree 最大程度地；最大限度地● get /take /have the ˈmeasure of sb ● get /have /take sb's ˈmeasure (formal ) to form an opinion about sb's character or abilities so that you can deal with them 摸清某人的底细◆ After only one game , the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent . 仅仅一局过后，这位国际象棋冠军就摸清了年轻对手的实力。● in no small ˈmeasure ● in some , equal , etc . ˈmeasure (formal ) to a large extent or degree ; to some , etc . extent or degree 在很大（或某种、同样等）程度上◆ The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government . 这届政府的垮台在很大程度上归因于征收一种新税。◆ Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team . 我们同样感谢每一位队员。● ˌmade to ˈmeasure (BrE ) made especially for one person according to particular measurements 量身定制的SYN bespoke◆ You'll need to get a suit made to measure . 你得定做一套西装。◆ a made -to -measure suit 定做的套装● in ˈlarge part ● in large ˈmeasure (formal ) to a great extent 在很大程度上◆ Their success is due in large part to their determination . 他们的成功在很大程度上应归功于他们的决心。 |
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