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单词 calibre
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calibre

(kælɪbəʳ)
Word forms: plural calibresregional 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 More Synonyms of calibre
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 More Synonyms of calibre
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.
More Synonyms of calibre

calibre in British English

or US caliber (ˈkælɪbə)
noun
1. 
the diameter of a cylindrical body, esp the internal diameter of a tube or the bore of a firearm
2. 
the diameter of a shell or bullet
3. 
ability; distinction
a musician of high calibre
4. 
personal character
a man of high calibre
Derived forms
calibred (ˈcalibred) or US calibered (ˈcalibered)
adjective
Word origin
C16: from Old French, from Italian calibro, from Arabic qālib shoemaker's last, mould

Examples of 'calibre' in a sentence
calibre

Nor does rugby offer that many opponents of the right calibre.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We will be continuing to bolster the squad with the right calibre of person.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The likely calibre of the people joining the new agencies was also seen as an issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Patients referred to our service are routinely seen by genetic counsellors of a very high calibre.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The calibre of player here is a lot higher.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
That shows the calibre of the man.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Look at the calibre of people who have managed the club and struggled to bring success.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
And one way to secure that is to make sure that we have a high calibre workforce.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And yet the calibre of player and character that stepped up yesterday was wonderfully encouraging.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But that just sums up the calibre of the man.
The Sun (2012)
It just shows the calibre of people involved.
The Sun (2008)
When players of this calibre do not learn, attention focuses on the teacher.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There aren't that many people in world rugby of the quality and calibre who are readily available.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I think we have the right calibre of squad.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I was up there with such a high calibre of singers and established performers.
The Sun (2011)
A senior police source said: 'If they do not pay the right money they will not get the right calibre of person.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)

In other languages
calibre

British English: calibre NOUN
person 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.
  • American English: caliber
  • Brazilian Portuguese: calibre
  • Chinese: 素质
  • European Spanish: calibre
  • French: calibre
  • German: Kaliber
  • Italian: calibro
  • Japanese: 力量
  • Korean: 자질
  • European Portuguese: calibre
  • Latin American Spanish: calibre
British English: calibre NOUN
gun The calibre of a gun is the width of the inside of its barrel.
...a .22 calibre rifle.
  • American English: caliber
  • Brazilian Portuguese: calibre
  • Chinese: 口径枪、炮的
  • European Spanish: calibre
  • French: calibre
  • German: Kaliber
  • Italian: calibro
  • Japanese: 口径
  • Korean: 총, 포의 구경
  • European Portuguese: calibre
  • Latin American Spanish: calibre
British English: calibre NOUN
bullet The caliber of a bullet is its diameter.
She was hit in the head by a .22-calibre bullet.
  • American English: caliber
  • Brazilian Portuguese: calibre
  • Chinese: 直径子弹的
  • European Spanish: calibre
  • French: calibre
  • German: Kaliber
  • Italian: calibro
  • Japanese: 弾径
  • Korean: 총, 포의 구경
  • European Portuguese: calibre
  • Latin American Spanish: calibre

Chinese translation of 'calibre'

calibre

or (US) caliber
(ˈkælɪbəʳ)

n

  1. (u) [of person, skill, work] 质(質)量 (zhìliàng)
  2. (c) [of gun] 口径(徑) (kǒujìng)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a person's ability or worth
I was impressed by the high calibre of the candidates.
Synonyms
worth
Her boss did not appreciate her true worth until she quit.
quality
a college of quality
ability
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
talent
Both her children have a talent for music.
gifts
capacity
Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited.
merit
Box-office success mattered more than artistic merit.
distinction
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
faculty
a faculty for self-preservation
endowment
individuals with higher-than-average intellectual endowments
stature
2 (noun) 
The calibre of the teaching here is very high.
Synonyms
standard
There will be new standards of hospital cleanliness.
level
in order according to their level of difficulty
quality
high quality paper and plywood
grade
Staff turnover is high among junior grades.
3 (noun) 
Definition
the diameter of the bore of a gun or of a shell or bullet
Next morning she was arrested and a .44 calibre revolver was found in her possession.
Synonyms
diameter
the diameter of a human hair
bore
gauge
A narrow gauge steam railway line
measure
a tape measure

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ability
Definition
great skill or competence
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
Synonyms
skill,
talent,
know-how (informal),
gift,
expertise,
faculty,
flair,
competence,
energy,
accomplishment,
knack,
aptitude,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
potentiality,
adroitness,
adeptness,
expertness,
force,
craft,
endowment
in the sense of bore
Synonyms
diameter,
calibre
in the sense of capacity
Definition
the ability to do something
Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited.
Synonyms
ability,
power,
strength,
facility,
gift,
intelligence,
efficiency,
genius,
faculty,
capability,
forte,
readiness,
aptitude,
aptness,
competence or competency

Synonyms of 'calibre'

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