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

　

单词	measure
释义	Trends of measure View usage for: measure (meʒəʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense measures, present participle measuring, past tense, past participle measured 1. verb If you measure the quality, value, or effect of something, you discover or judge how great it is. I continued to measure his progress against the charts in the doctor's office. [VERB noun preposition] A school's success was measured in terms of the number of pupils who got into university. [VERB noun preposition] It was difficult to measure the precise impact of the labor action. [VERB noun] Synonyms: monitor, set, follow, match More Synonyms of measure 2. verb If you measure a quantity that can be expressed in numbers, such as the length of something, you discover it using a particular instrument ordevice, for example a ruler. Measure the length and width of the gap. [VERB noun] He measured the speed at which ultrasonic waves travel along the bone. [VERB noun] Synonyms: quantify, rate, judge, determine More Synonyms of measure 3. verb [no cont] If something measures a particular length, width, or amount, that is its size or intensity, expressed in numbers. The house is more than twenty metres long and measures six metres in width. [VERB amount] This hand-decorated plate measures 30cm across. [VERB amount] Their paddock measures 24 metres square. [VERB amount] 4. singular noun A measure of a particular quality, feeling, or activity is a fairly large amount of it. [formal] With the exception of Juan, each attained a measure of success. The colonies were claiming a larger measure of self-government. Synonyms: quantity, share, amount, degree More Synonyms of measure 5. singular noun If you say that one aspect of a situation is a measure of that situation, you mean that it shows that the situation is very serious or has developed to a very great extent. It is a measure of their plight that few of them have anywhere to go to. That is a measure of how bad things have become at the bank. [+ of] 6. countable noun [oft NOUN to-infinitive] When someone, usually a government or other authority, takes measures to do something, they carry out particular actions in order to achieve a particularresult. [formal] The government warned that police would take tougher measures to contain the trouble. He said stern measures would be taken against the killers. As a precautionary measure repeat the medication. [Also + against] Synonyms: action, act, step, procedure More Synonyms of measure 7. countable noun A measure of a strong alcoholic drink such as brandy or whisky is an amount of it in a glass. In pubs and bars, a measure is an official standard amount. He poured himself another generous measure of malt. [+ of] ...a pub measure of spirits. 8. countable noun In music, a measure is one of the several short parts of the same length into which a piece of musicis divided. [US]regional note: in BRIT, use bar 9. See also measured, measuring, counter-measure, half measure, tape measure 10. See beyond measure 11. See for good measure 12. See get/take/have the measure of sb/sthg 13. See in large measure Phrasal verbs: See measure out See measure up More Synonyms of measure measure in British English (ˈmɛʒə) noun 1. the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation 2. a device for measuring distance, volume, etc, such as a graduated scale or container 3. a system of measurement give the size in metric measure 4. a standard used in a system of measurements the international prototype kilogram is the measure of mass in SI units 5. a specific or standard amount of something a measure of grain short measure full measure 6. a basis or standard for comparison their work was the measure of all subsequent attempts 7. reasonable or permissible limit or bounds we must keep it within measure 8. degree or extent (often in phrases such as in some measure, in a measure, etc) they gave us a measure of freedom 9. (often plural) a particular action intended to achieve an effect they took measures to prevent his leaving 10. a legislative bill, act, or resolution to bring in a measure 11. music another word for bar1 (sense 15a) 12. prosody poetic rhythm or cadence; metre 13. a metrical foot 14. poetic a melody or tune 15. the act of measuring; measurement 16. archaic a dance 17. printing the width of a page or column of type 18. for good measure 19. get the measure of someone 20. made to measure verb 21. (transitive; often foll by up) to determine the size, amount, etc, of by measurement 22. (intransitive) to make a measurement or measurements 23. (transitive) to estimate or determine I measured their resolve to be greater than ours 24. (transitive) to function as a measurement of the ohm measures electrical resistance 25. (transitive) to bring into competition or conflict he measured his strength against that of his opponent 26. (intransitive) to be as specified in extent, amount, etc the room measures six feet 27. (transitive) to travel or move over as if measuring 28. (transitive) to adjust or choose I measured my approach to suit the character of each client 29. (intransitive) to allow or yield to measurement Derived forms measurer (ˈmeasurer) noun Word origin C13: from Old French, from Latin mēnsūra measure, from mēnsus, past participle of mētīrī to measure measure in American English (ˈmɛʒər) noun 1. the extent, dimensions, capacity, etc. of anything, esp. as determined by a standard 2. the act or process of determining extent, dimensions, etc.; measurement 3. a. a standard for determining extent, dimensions, etc.; unit of measurement, as an inch, yard, or bushel b. any standard of valuation, comparison, judgment, etc.; criterion 4. a system of measurement dry measure, board measure 5. an instrument for measuring, or a container of standard capacity a quart measure 6. a definite quantity measured out or thought of as measured 7. an extent or degree not to be exceeded remain within measure 8. proportion, quantity, or degree in large measure 9. a procedure; course of action; step take measures to stop him 10. a legislative bill, resolution, etc. that is proposed or has been enacted 11. a. rhythm in verse; meter b. a metrical unit; foot of verse 12. Archaic a dance or dance movement, esp. if slow and stately 13. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic a melody or tune 14. [pl.]; Geology; Rare related beds or strata, as of coal 15. Music the notes or rests, or both, contained between two vertical lines on the staff; bar 16. Printing the width of a column or page verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmeasured or ˈmeasuring 17. to find out or estimate the extent, dimensions, etc. of, esp. by the use of a standard 18. to get, take, set apart, or mark off by measuring often with off or out 19. to estimate by comparison; judge; appraise to measure one's foe 20. to bring into comparison or rivalry: with against to measure one's skill against another's 21. to be a measure of a clock measures time 22. to adjust or proportion by a standard to measure a speech by the listeners' reactions 23. to choose or weigh carefully (one's words or actions) 24. Rare to go over or through; traverse as if measuring verb intransitive 25. to find out or estimate extent, dimensions, etc.; get or take measurements 26. to be of a specified dimension, quantity, etc. when measured a pole that measures ten feet 27. to allow of measurement Idioms: beyond measure for good measure in a measure made to measure measure one's length measure out measure swords measure up measure up to take measures take someone's measure tread a measure Derived forms measurer (ˈmeasurer) noun Word origin ME mesure < OFr < L mensura < mensus, pp. of metiri, to measure < IE base mē-, to measure > meal1, Sans mātrā, a measure, Gr metron measure in Hospitality (mɛʒər) Word forms:* (regular plural) measures noun (Hospitality (hotel): Hotel bar) A measure of a strong alcoholic drink such as brandy or whiskey is an amount of it in a glass.In bars, a measure is an official standard amount. He poured another large measure of whiskey. You must only sell alcoholic drinks in approved measures. Add a small measure of brandy to the glass. double measure More idioms containing measure for good measure have the measure of someone Examples of 'measure' in a sentence measure Find a familiar scoop to measure out the amounts. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This outlines the remedial measures to be taken by companies to ensure future breaches are less likely. Computing (2010) Other measures of consumer activity also point to a more restrained picture. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This may have something to do with one of the measures of the past decade. Times, Sunday Times (2016) For good measure, he then adds a list of ten political podcasts he follows regularly. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The only way to be sure is to measure it - something that you can very easily do at home. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Since last year's general election this has been ratcheted up as the government announced plans to measure university teaching standards. Times, Sunday Times (2016) And thanks to the measures the government is putting in place this week, they definitely won't go out in future. The Sun (2017) We would be incapable of measuring the size of what we had until we had lost it. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Throw in a signature belt for good measure. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Where work is done determines in large measure also how it is done. Peter F. Drucker THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001) Progress would be better measured by the degree to which no such racial hierarchies exist at all. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The remedial measures that governments adopted included a massive increase in public borrowing. Times, Sunday Times (2011) This is why it perennially contains measures that mainly suit the bureaucracy. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We are putting in place a series of measures to raise standards. The Sun (2010) New varieties prepared did display large measured increases in yield under trial conditions. Yearley, Steven Science, Technology, and Social Change (1988) We measured the width of eight bays of different size in the car park. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We will begin by measuring in dollar amounts. Maurice D. Levi International Finance: The markets and financial management of multinational business. (1983) Yet how can these assertions be measured against something that tastes so foul? Erdmann, Robert & Jones, Meirion Fats, Nutrition and Health (1991) The discovery was made using electrodes to measure activity in the brains of snails searching for lettuce. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You can build on flood plains if you take the right measures. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This is but one measure of how much the championship week means to him. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The yen had weakened recently after hints from the bank that new measures might be announced. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Waiting lists and cancer care are measured nationally which means that hospitals structure surgery around them. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Then he used ultrasound to measure their muscle size. Times, Sunday Times (2016) While you are doing this it is also a good idea to measure the length of your rows. Kitto, Dick Planning the Organic Vegetable Garden (1986) Increasing assessment once had the sensible intention of making it easier to measure the extent to which essential skills were being taught. Times, Sunday Times (2010) What resources do beleaguered pastors have, and how can they measure the strength of them? Christianity Today (2000) In other languages measure British English: measure /ˈmɛʒə/ VERB If you measure something, you find out its size. Measure the length of the table. American English: measure Arabic: يَقْيسُ Brazilian Portuguese: medir Chinese: 测量 Croatian: mjeriti Czech: měřit Danish: måle Dutch: meten European Spanish: medir Finnish: mitata French: mesurer German: messen Greek: μετρώ Italian: misurare Japanese: 測定する Korean: 측정하다 Norwegian: måle Polish: zmierzyć European Portuguese: medir Romanian: a măsura Russian: измерять Latin American Spanish: medir Swedish: mäta Thai: วัด Turkish: ölçmek Ukrainian: вимірювати Vietnamese: đo lường British English: measure NOUN A measure of a particular quality, feeling, or activity is a fairly large amount of it. With the exception of this man, each attained a measure of success. American English: measure Brazilian Portuguese: medida Chinese: 一定程度 European Spanish: medida French: part German: Maß Italian: certo grado Japanese: ある程度の Korean: 상당한 양 European Portuguese: medida Latin American Spanish: medida Chinese translation of 'measure' measure (ˈmɛʒəʳ) vt [size, distance, temperature etc] 测(測)量 (cèliáng) (= evaluate) [impact, success, performance] 衡量 (héngliáng) vi [room, person, object] 有 (yǒu) n (c) (= step) 措施 (cuòshī) (项, xiàng) (frm, = degree, amount) a or some measure of 相当(當)程度的 (xiāngdāng chéngdù de) a/the measure of [achievement, situation] 一定程度的 (yīdìng chéngdù de) (c) (= serving) [of whisky, brandy etc] 固定量 (gùdìngliàng) (c) (US, Mus) 小节(節) (xiǎojié) 英 = bar to take measures to do sth (frm) 采(採)取措施以应(應)对(對)某事 (cǎiqǔ cuòshī yǐ yìngduì mǒushì) for good measure 另外 (lìngwài) beyond measure (used for emphasis) 非常 (fēicháng) All related terms of 'measure' measure up ▶ to measure up (to sth) 符合(某标(標)准(準)) fúhé (mǒu biāozhǔn) beyond measure ( used for emphasis ) 非常 fēicháng tape measure 卷(捲)尺 juǎnchǐ [ 把 bǎ ] made-to-measure 量身定做的 liángshēn dìngzuò de a/the measure of ( achievement, situation ) 一定程度的 yīdìng chéngdù de for good measure 另外 lìngwài a or some measure of 相当(當)程度的 xiāngdāng chéngdù de to measure up (to sth) 符合(某标(標)准(準)) fúhé (mǒu biāozhǔn) 1 (verb) in the sense of monitor Definition to bring into competition or conflict with I continued to measure his progress against the chart. Synonyms monitor Officials had not been allowed to monitor the voting. set follow match test judge check Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV. Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it. compare pit contrast keep track of 2 (verb) in the sense of quantify Definition to estimate or assess Measure the length and width of the gap. Synonyms quantify rate The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children. judge It is important to judge the weight of your washing load. determine value I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes. cocaine valued at $53 million size estimate His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million. survey Geological experts were commissioned to survey the land. assess The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement. weigh calculate From this we can calculate the total mass in the galaxy. evaluate Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs. compute I tried to compute the cash value of the ponies and horse boxes. gauge He gauged the wind at over thirty knots. mark out appraise Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies. calibrate We need to calibrate the sextants on the tankers for navigation. 3 (verb) in the sense of choose carefully Measure your words before you come to regret them! Synonyms choose carefully plan consider calculate Its twin engines were calculated to give additional safety. think carefully about select with care 1 (noun) in the sense of quantity Definition the size, quantity, or degree of something, as discovered by measurement or calculation The colonies were claiming a larger measure of self-government. Synonyms quantity the sheer quantity of data can cause problems. share I have had more than my share of adventures. amount I still do a certain amount of work for them. degree reach Luckily, the phone was in easy reach. range The trees on the mountain within my range of vision had all been felled. size books of various sizes capacity an aircraft with a bomb-carrying capacity of 454 kg extent The full extent of the losses was revealed yesterday. proportion A proportion of the rent is met by the city council. allowance I weighed out my allowance of sugar. portion his portion of the inheritance scope the scope of a novel quota The quota of four tickets per person had been reduced to two. ration The meat ration was down to one pound per person per week. magnitude a quake with a magnitude exceeding 5 allotment His meagre allotment of gas had to be saved for emergencies. amplitude The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion. 2 (noun) in the sense of standard The local elections were seen as a measure of the government's success. Synonyms standard systems that were by later standards absurdly primitive example This piece is a perfect example of symphonic construction. model the Chinese model of economic reform test The test of any society is how it treats its minorities. par criterion Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school. norm Their actions departed from what she called the commonly accepted norms of behaviour. benchmark The truck industry is a benchmark for the economy. barometer yardstick an exceptional vintage by any yardstick touchstone Job security has become the touchstone of a good job. litmus test 3 (noun) in the sense of action Definition a particular action intended to achieve an effect He said stern measures would be taken against the rioters. Synonyms action The government is taking emergency action to deal with the crisis. act My insurance covers acts of sabotage. step He greeted the agreement as the first step towards peace. procedure He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa. means course control proceeding The whole proceeding went very smoothly. initiative There's talk of a new peace initiative. manoeuvre manoeuvres to block the electoral process legal action deed His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of the country. expedient I reduced my spending by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards. 4 (noun) in the sense of gauge Definition a device for measuring distance, volume, etc., such as a graduated scale or container a tape measure Synonyms gauge The index is the government's chief gauge of future economic activity. rule scale Use the scales to weigh 100 grams of flour. metre ruler taking measurements with a ruler yardstick 5 (noun) in the sense of law Definition a legislative bill, act, or resolution They passed a measure that would give small businesses more benefits. Synonyms law The law was passed on a second vote. act an Act of Parliament bill The bill was opposed by a large majority. legislation legislation to protect women's rights resolution statute a new statute to take in both pay and discrimination laws enactment enactments which empowered the court to require security to be given 6 (noun) in the sense of limit Alas, the displeasure of the gods is without measure. Synonyms limit He outlined the limits of British power. control There are to be tighter controls on land speculation. bounds limitation There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties. restraint A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power. moderation He called on all parties to show moderation. 7 (noun) in the sense of rhythm Definition a metrical foot Synonyms rhythm the rhythm and rhyme inherent in nursery rhymes beat foot metre verse cadence There was a sudden shift in the cadence of the music. idioms See beyond measure See for good measure See get or take the measure of something or someone See have the measure of someone Phrasal verbs See measure someone up See measure something off See measure something out See measure something up See measure up See measure up to something or someone Additional synonyms in the sense of act Definition something done My insurance covers acts of sabotage. Synonyms deed, action, step, performance, operation, doing, move, blow, achievement, stroke, undertaking, exploit, execution, feat, accomplishment, exertion in the sense of act Definition a formal decision reached or law passed by a law-making body an Act of Parliament Synonyms law, bill, measure, resolution, decree, statute, ordinance, enactment, edict in the sense of allotment His meagre allotment of gas had to be saved for emergencies. Synonyms assignment, share, measure, grant, allowance, portion, quota, lot, ration, allocation, stint, appropriation, stipend, apportionment Synonyms of 'measure' measure Explore 'measure' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of allowance I weighed out my allowance of sugar. Synonyms portion, lot, share, amount, measure, grant, pension, subsidy, quota, allocation, stint, annuity, allotment, remittance, stipend, apportionment in the sense of amount Definition extent or quantity I still do a certain amount of work for them. Synonyms quantity, lot, measure, size, supply, mass, volume, capacity, extent, bulk, number, magnitude, expanse in the sense of amplitude Definition greatness of extent The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion. Synonyms extent, reach, range, size, mass, sweep, dimension, bulk, scope, width, magnitude, compass, greatness, breadth, expanse, vastness, spaciousness, bigness, largeness, hugeness, capaciousness in the sense of appraise Definition to assess the worth, value, or quality of Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies. Synonyms assess, judge, review, estimate, survey, price, rate, value, evaluate, inspect, gauge, size up (informal), eye up, assay, recce (slang) in the sense of assess Definition to judge the worth or importance of The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement. Synonyms judge, determine, estimate, fix, analyse, evaluate, rate, value, check out, compute, gauge, weigh up, appraise, size up (informal), eye up in the sense of benchmark Definition a criterion by which to measure something The truck industry is a benchmark for the economy. Synonyms reference point, gauge, yardstick, measure, level, example, standard, model, reference, par, criterion, norm, touchstone in the sense of bill Definition a draft of a proposed new law presented to a law-making body The bill was opposed by a large majority. Synonyms act of parliament, measure, proposal, piece of legislation, draft law, projected law in the sense of cadence There was a sudden shift in the cadence of the music. Synonyms rhythm, beat, measure, metre, pulse, throb, tempo, swing, lilt in the sense of calculate Definition to solve or find out by a mathematical procedure or by reasoning From this we can calculate the total mass in the galaxy. Synonyms work out, value, judge, determine, estimate, count, reckon, weigh, consider, compute, rate, gauge, enumerate, figure in the sense of calculate Definition to aim to have a particular effect Its twin engines were calculated to give additional safety. Synonyms plan, design, aim, intend, frame, arrange, formulate, contrive Additional synonyms in the sense of calibrate We need to calibrate the sextants on the tankers for navigation. Synonyms measure, gauge in the sense of capacity Definition the ability to contain, absorb, or hold something an aircraft with a bomb-carrying capacity of 454 kg Synonyms size, room, range, space, volume, extent, dimensions, scope, magnitude, compass, amplitude in the sense of check Definition to examine, investigate, or make an inquiry into Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV.Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it. Synonyms examine, test, study, look at, research, note, confirm, investigate, monitor, probe, tick, vet, inspect, look over, verify, work over, scrutinize, make sure of, inquire into, take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned), parse in the sense of compute Definition to calculate (an answer or result), often by using a computer I tried to compute the cash value of the ponies and horse boxes. Synonyms calculate, rate, figure, total, measure, estimate, count, reckon, sum, figure out, add up, tally, cipher, enumerate, cast up in the sense of control Definition a curb or check There are to be tighter controls on land speculation. Synonyms restraint, check, regulation, brake, limitation, curb in the sense of criterion Definition a standard by which something can be judged or decided Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school. Synonyms standard, test, rule, measure, principle, proof, par, norm, canon, gauge, yardstick, touchstone, bench mark in the sense of deed Definition a notable achievement His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of the country. Synonyms action, act, performance, achievement, exploit, feat in the sense of degree Definition a stage in a scale of relative amount or intensity Synonyms level, range, standard, quality, measure, scale, extent, quantity, ratio, scope, intensity, calibre, severity, ambit, point, mark, step, limit, unit, division, scale, interval, notch (informal), rung in the sense of enactment enactments which empowered the court to require security to be given Synonyms decree, order, law, act, ruling, bill, measure, command, legislation, regulation, resolution, dictate, canon, statute, ordinance, commandment, edict, bylaw in the sense of estimate Definition to form an approximate idea of (size, cost, etc.) His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million. Synonyms calculate roughly, value, guess, judge, reckon, assess, evaluate, gauge, number, appraise Additional synonyms in the sense of evaluate Definition to find or judge the quality or value of something Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs. Synonyms assess, rate, value, judge, estimate, rank, reckon, weigh, calculate, gauge, weigh up, appraise, size up (informal), assay in the sense of example Definition a person, action, or thing that is worthy of imitation This piece is a perfect example of symphonic construction. Synonyms illustration, model, ideal, standard, norm, precedent, pattern, prototype, paradigm, archetype, paragon, exemplar, xample in the sense of expedient Definition something that achieves a particular purpose I reduced my spending by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards. Synonyms means, measure, scheme, method, resource, resort, device, manoeuvre, expediency, stratagem, contrivance, stopgap, backstop in the sense of extent Definition the degree or amount to which something applies The full extent of the losses was revealed yesterday. Synonyms magnitude, amount, degree, scale, level, measure, stretch, quantity, bulk, duration, expanse, amplitude in the sense of initiative Definition a first step There's talk of a new peace initiative. Synonyms plan, deal, proposal, act, action, measure, scheme, strategy, technique, suggestion, procedure, gambit in the sense of judge Definition to decide (something) after inquiry It is important to judge the weight of your washing load. Synonyms estimate, guess, assess, calculate, evaluate, gauge, appraise, determine in the sense of legislation Definition the laws so made legislation to protect women's rights Synonyms law, act, ruling, rule, bill, measure, regulation, charter, statute in the sense of limitation Definition a restriction or controlling of quantity, quality, or achievement There is to be no limitation on the number of opposition parties. Synonyms restriction, control, check, block, curb, restraint, constraint, obstruction, impediment in the sense of magnitude a quake with a magnitude exceeding 5 Synonyms intensity, measure, capacity, amplitude in the sense of manoeuvre Definition a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action manoeuvres to block the electoral process Synonyms stratagem, move, plan, action, movement, scheme, trick, plot, tactic, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, machination Additional synonyms in the sense of model Definition an example or pattern that people might want to follow the Chinese model of economic reform Synonyms pattern, example, design, standard, type, original, ideal, mould, norm, gauge, prototype, paradigm, archetype, exemplar, lodestar in the sense of moderation Definition the quality of being moderate He called on all parties to show moderation. Synonyms restraint, justice, fairness, composure, coolness, temperance, calmness, equanimity, reasonableness, mildness, justness, judiciousness, sedateness, moderateness in the sense of norm Definition a standard that is required or regarded as normal Their actions departed from what she called the commonly accepted norms of behaviour. Synonyms standard, rule, model, pattern, mean, type, measure, average, par, criterion, benchmark, yardstick in the sense of portion Definition a part belonging to a person or group his portion of the inheritance Synonyms share, division, allowance, lot, measure, quantity, quota, ration, allocation, allotment in the sense of procedure Definition a way of doing something, esp. an established method He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa. Synonyms method, policy, process, course, system, form, action, step, performance, operation, practice, scheme, strategy, conduct, formula, custom, routine, transaction, plan of action, modus operandi in the sense of proceeding Definition an act or course of action The whole proceeding went very smoothly. Synonyms action, process, procedure, move, act, step, measure, venture, undertaking, deed, occurrence, course of action in the sense of proportion Definition relative size or extent A proportion of the rent is met by the city council. Synonyms part, share, cut (informal), amount, measure, division, percentage, segment, quota, fraction in the sense of quota Definition the prescribed number or quantity allowed, required, or admitted The quota of four tickets per person had been reduced to two. Synonyms share, allowance, ration, allocation, part, cut (informal), limit, proportion, slice, quantity, portion, assignment, whack (informal), dispensation in the sense of range The trees on the mountain within my range of vision had all been felled. Synonyms scope, area, field, bounds, province, orbit, span, domain, compass, latitude, radius, amplitude, purview, sphere in the sense of rate Definition to consider or regard The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children. Synonyms evaluate, consider, rank, reckon, class, value, measure, regard, estimate, count, grade, assess, weigh, esteem (formal), classify, appraise, adjudge Additional synonyms in the sense of ration Definition a fixed allowance of something that is scarce, such as food or petrol in wartime The meat ration was down to one pound per person per week. Synonyms allowance, quota, allotment, provision, helping, part, share, measure, dole, portion in the sense of reach Definition the extent or distance of reaching Luckily, the phone was in easy reach. Synonyms grasp, range, distance, stretch, sweep, capacity, extent, extension, scope in the sense of restraint Definition a restraining or being restrained A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power. Synonyms constraint, limitation, inhibition, moderation, hold, control, restriction, prevention, suppression, hindrance, curtailment in the sense of ruler Definition a strip of wood, metal, or plastic, with straight edges, used for measuring and drawing straight lines taking measurements with a ruler Synonyms measure, rule, yardstick, straight edge in the sense of scale Use the scales to weigh 100 grams of flour. Synonyms weighing machine, balance, scale, weigh beam in the sense of scope Definition the area covered by an activity or topic the scope of a novel Synonyms range, capacity, reach, area, extent, confines, outlook, orbit, span, sphere, compass, remit, terms of reference, ambit, purview, field of reference in the sense of share Definition a part or portion of something that belongs to or is contributed by a person or group I have had more than my share of adventures. Synonyms part, portion, quota, ration, lot, cut (informal), due, division, contribution, proportion, allowance, whack (informal), allotment in the sense of size Definition the dimensions, amount, or extent of something books of various sizes Synonyms dimensions, extent, measurement(s), range, amount, mass, length, volume, capacity, proportions, bulk, width, magnitude, greatness, vastness, immensity, bigness, largeness, hugeness in the sense of statute Definition a permanent rule made by a company or other institution a new statute to take in both pay and discrimination laws Synonyms law, act, rule, regulation, decree, ordinance, enactment, edict in the sense of step Definition one of a sequence of actions taken in order to achieve a goal He greeted the agreement as the first step towards peace. Synonyms move, measure, action, means, act, proceeding, procedure, manoeuvre, deed, expedient Additional synonyms in the sense of survey Definition to inspect (a building) to assess its condition and value Geological experts were commissioned to survey the land. Synonyms measure, estimate, prospect, assess, appraise, triangulate, review, plot in the sense of test Definition a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing The test of any society is how it treats its minorities. Synonyms measure, standard, proof, barometer, yardstick, touchstone, litmus test, ordeal in the sense of touchstone Definition a standard by which judgment is made Job security has become the touchstone of a good job. Synonyms standard, measure, par, criterion, norm, gauge, yardstick in the sense of value Definition to assess the worth or desirability of (something) I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.cocaine valued at $53 million Synonyms evaluate, price, estimate, rate, cost, survey, assess, set at, appraise, put a price on, account, compute in the sense of yardstick Definition a measure or standard used for comparison an exceptional vintage by any yardstick Synonyms standard, measure, criterion, gauge, benchmark, touchstone, par All related terms of 'measure' measure up come up to standard, be fit, be adequate, be capable, be suitable beyond measure immensely, deeply, fiercely, profoundly, intensely for good measure in addition, as well, besides, to boot, as an extra measure someone up evaluate, judge, survey, assess, weigh up measure something off mark out, limit, determine, fix, lay down measure something out dispense, divide, distribute, assign, issue measure something up survey, estimate, count, weigh, meter have the measure of someone be wise to, see through, not fall for, have someone's number, not be deceived by measure up to something or someone achieve, meet, match, rival, equal get or take the measure of something or someone assess, read, judge, evaluate, gauge
随便看	to be encouraged by sth to be enthusiastic about sth to be entitled to do sth to be entitled to sth to be envious of sth/sb to be equal to to be equal to a task/demand to be equivalent to to be evident (to sb/that ... ) to be exact to be excited about sth/about doing sth to be exclusive to sth to be excused from (doing) sth to be expecting to be explicit about sth to be extradited to britain (to) be fair to be faithful to to be/fall under sb's spell to be familiar with to be famous for sth to be fast to be favourable to sb to be favourable to sth to be fearful of sth

　

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