英语词汇“calibre”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

calibre

(kælɪbəʳ )

Word forms: calibres regional note: in AM, use caliber

1. uncountable noun [usually adjective NOUN]

The calibre of a person is the quality or standard of their ability or intelligence, especially when this is high.

I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. [+ of]

It became apparent that we could never get the calibre of people we wanted.

Synonyms: worth, quality, ability, talent

2. uncountable noun

The calibre of something is its quality, especially when it is good.

The caliber of his accomplishments produced a lasting influence.

The calibre of teaching was very high. [+ of]

Synonyms: standard, level, quality, grade

3. countable noun [adjective NOUN]

The calibre of a gun is the width of the inside of its barrel. [technical]

...a .22 calibre rifle.

...a small-calibre pistol.

Collocations:

calibre of player

None of these resulted in a move, but they are all evidence of the calibre of player the club are looking to recruit.

Times, Sunday Times

It's a good sign we're attracting this calibre of player as we wouldn't have been able to do that last season.

The Sun

And yet the calibre of player and character that stepped up yesterday was wonderfully encouraging.

Times, Sunday Times

They were among the calibre of players he employed to match his very enjoyable style.

Times, Sunday Times

It cost us the game because of the calibre of players they have.

The Sun

high calibre

Patients referred to our service are routinely seen by genetic counsellors of a very high calibre.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

And one way to secure that is to make sure that we have a high calibre workforce.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

I was up there with such a high calibre of singers and established performers.

The Sun (2011)

To perform these tasks effectively, while contributing to the general activity of the department, requires staff of very high calibre.

Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)

Translations:

Chinese: 素质, 口径枪、炮的, 直径子弹的

Japanese: 力量, 口径, 弾径

单词	calibre
释义	calibre (kælɪbəʳ ) Word forms: calibres regional note: in AM, use caliber 1. uncountable noun [usually adjective NOUN] The calibre of a person is the quality or standard of their ability or intelligence, especially when this is high. I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. [+ of] It became apparent that we could never get the calibre of people we wanted. Synonyms: worth, quality, ability, talent 2. uncountable noun The calibre of something is its quality, especially when it is good. The caliber of his accomplishments produced a lasting influence. The calibre of teaching was very high. [+ of] Synonyms: standard, level, quality, grade 3. countable noun [adjective NOUN] The calibre of a gun is the width of the inside of its barrel. [technical] ...a .22 calibre rifle. ...a small-calibre pistol. Collocations: calibre of player None of these resulted in a move, but they are all evidence of the calibre of player the club are looking to recruit. Times, Sunday Times It's a good sign we're attracting this calibre of player as we wouldn't have been able to do that last season. The Sun And yet the calibre of player and character that stepped up yesterday was wonderfully encouraging. Times, Sunday Times They were among the calibre of players he employed to match his very enjoyable style. Times, Sunday Times It cost us the game because of the calibre of players they have. The Sun high calibre Patients referred to our service are routinely seen by genetic counsellors of a very high calibre. Times, Sunday Times (2009) And one way to secure that is to make sure that we have a high calibre workforce. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I was up there with such a high calibre of singers and established performers. The Sun (2011) To perform these tasks effectively, while contributing to the general activity of the department, requires staff of very high calibre. Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986) Translations: Chinese: 素质, 口径枪、炮的, 直径子弹的 Japanese: 力量, 口径, 弾径
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