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单词 measure
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measure ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈmeʒə(r)/
Other entries for this word
measure verb
measure off phrasal verb
measure out phrasal verb
measure up phrasal verb
half-measure noun
tape measure noun
beyond measure phrase
in equal measure phrase
made-to-measure adjective
for good measure phrase
in full measure phrase
in large measure/part phrase
be a measure of something phrase
in large/no small measure phrase
the full measure of something phrase
get the measure of someone/take someone’s measure phrase
measure/judge etc someone/something against someone/something phrase
Word Forms
singularmeasure
pluralmeasures
  1. 1
    an action that is intended to achieve or deal with something

    This is a temporary measure to stop the problem from getting any worse.

    take measures to do something:

    Stronger measures will have to be taken to bring down unemployment.

    take measures against someone/something:

    When you are attacked, you take defensive measures against the attacker.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for actions and activities
    action
    measure
    doings
    Collocates
    Adjectives frequently used with measure
    ▪ drastic, harsh, punitive, repressive, severe, strong
    Verbs frequently used with measure as the object
    ▪ adopt, announce, approve, enforce, implement, introduce, propose, take
  2. 2
    an amount of a particular quality that is neither large nor small

    The system gives people a measure of protection against pollution.

    Synonyms and related words
    Small amounts of a feeling or quality
    measure
    dash
    tinge
  3. 3
    a way of judging something
    measure of:

    The tests are not an accurate measure of performance.

    Synonyms and related words
    Standards used for judging things
    standard
    quality
    performance
  4. 4
    a unit in a system of measurement

    standard measures of the metric system such as the litre

    Synonyms and related words
    Describing or relating to units of measurement
    absolute
    calibration
    exa-
    1. 4a
      ​formalan object such as a ruler used for finding out a particular measurement
      Synonyms and related words
      General hand tools
      adjustable spanner
      Allen key
      applicator
    2. 4b
      ​formala system used for expressing a particular quantity

      liquid and dry measures

      Synonyms and related words
      Describing or relating to units of measurement
      absolute
      calibration
      exa-
    3. 4c
      a standard amount of alcohol served in a bar, restaurant etc

      Measures sold in Scotland have been traditionally larger.

      Synonyms and related words
      Types and amounts of alcoholic drinks
      alcohol
      alcopop
      aperitif
  5. 5
    ​music​Americana bar in a line of printed music
    Synonyms and related words
    Instructions and annotations in music
    adagio
    allegro
    andante
phrases
be a measure of something
beyond measure
for good measure
the full measure of something
get the measure of someone/take someone’s measure
in full measure
in large/no small measure

measure ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
US /ˈmeʒər/
Other entries for this word
measure verb
measure off phrasal verb
measure out phrasal verb
measure up phrasal verb
half-measure noun
tape measure noun
beyond measure phrase
in equal measure phrase
made-to-measure adjective
for good measure phrase
in full measure phrase
in large measure/part phrase
be a measure of something phrase
in large/no small measure phrase
the full measure of something phrase
measure/judge etc. someone/something against someone/something phrase
Word Forms
singularmeasure
pluralmeasures
  1. 1
    an action that is intended to achieve or deal with something

    This is a temporary measure to stop the problem from getting any worse.

    take measures to do something:

    Stronger measures will have to be taken to bring down unemployment.

    take measures against someone/something:

    When you are attacked, you take defensive measures against the attacker.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for actions and activities
    action
    thing
    operation
    Collocates
    Adjectives frequently used with measure
    ▪ drastic, harsh, punitive, repressive, severe, strong
    Verbs frequently used with measure as the object
    ▪ adopt, announce, approve, enforce, implement, introduce, propose, take
  2. 2
    an amount of a particular quality that is neither large nor small

    The system gives people a measure of protection against pollution.

    Synonyms and related words
    Small amounts of a feeling or quality
    measure
    dash
    tinge
  3. 3
    a way of judging something
    measure of:

    The tests are not an accurate measure of performance.

    Synonyms and related words
    Standards used for judging things
    standard
    criterion
    level
  4. 4
    a unit in a system of measurement

    standard measures of the metric system such as the liter

    Synonyms and related words
    Describing or relating to units of measurement
    absolute
    calibration
    exa-
    1. 4a
      ​formalan object such as a ruler used for finding out a particular measurement
      Synonyms and related words
      General hand tools
      adjustable wrench
      Allen wrench
      applicator
    2. 4b
      ​formala system used for expressing a particular quantity

      liquid and dry measures

      Synonyms and related words
      Describing or relating to units of measurement
      absolute
      calibration
      exa-
    3. 4c
      a standard amount of alcohol served in a bar, restaurant, etc.

      The bartender cheats on the measures he pours out.

      Synonyms and related words
      Types and amounts of alcoholic drinks
      alcohol
      aperitif
      belt
  5. 5
    ​music​Americanany of the sections that a line of printed music is divided into, separated from each other by upright lines. The British word is bar.
    Synonyms and related words
    Instructions and annotations in music
    adagio
    allegro
    andante
phrases
be a measure of something
beyond measure
for good measure
the full measure of something
in full measure
in large/no small measure

measure ​‌‌‌

​verb
UK /ˈmeʒə(r)/
Other entries for this word
measure noun
measure off phrasal verb
measure out phrasal verb
measure up phrasal verb
half-measure noun
tape measure noun
beyond measure phrase
in equal measure phrase
made-to-measure adjective
for good measure phrase
in full measure phrase
in large measure/part phrase
be a measure of something phrase
in large/no small measure phrase
the full measure of something phrase
get the measure of someone/take someone’s measure phrase
measure/judge etc someone/something against someone/something phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theymeasure
he/she/itmeasures
present participlemeasuring
past tensemeasured
past participlemeasured
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to find the exact size, amount, speed etc of something using a special tool or special equipment

    We measured from the back of the house to the fence.

    The satellite measures atmospheric gases responsible for ozone destruction.

    Synonyms and related words
    To measure something
    measure
    weigh
    pace out
    1. 1a
      linking verb to be a particular size

      The room measures approximately 12 feet by 13 feet.

      The bed measured over six feet in width.

      Synonyms and related words
      Linking verbs
      appear
      be
      become
    2. 1b
      transitive to find the size of someone’s body in order to buy or make clothes for them
      measure someone for something:

      He’s being measured for a new suit.

      Synonyms and related words
      To measure something
      measure
      weigh
      pace out
  2. 2
    transitive ​often passiveto form an opinion about how good or bad something is
    measure something by something:

    Success isn’t measured by how much money you have.

    measure something in terms of something:

    Popularity is still measured in terms of winning elections.

    measure someone/something against someone/something:

    Measured against the success of some of their rivals, the performance looks poor.

    Synonyms and related words
    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
    measure
    come up with
    judge
phrasal verbs
measure off
measure out
measure up

measure ​‌‌‌

​verb
US /ˈmeʒər/
Other entries for this word
measure noun
measure off phrasal verb
measure out phrasal verb
measure up phrasal verb
half-measure noun
tape measure noun
beyond measure phrase
in equal measure phrase
made-to-measure adjective
for good measure phrase
in full measure phrase
in large measure/part phrase
be a measure of something phrase
in large/no small measure phrase
the full measure of something phrase
measure/judge etc. someone/something against someone/something phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theymeasure
he/she/itmeasures
present participlemeasuring
past tensemeasured
past participlemeasured
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to find the exact size, amount, speed, etc. of something using a special tool or special equipment

    We measured from the back of the house to the fence.

    The satellite measures atmospheric gases responsible for ozone destruction.

    Synonyms and related words
    To measure something
    measure
    weigh
    pace out
    1. 1a
      transitive to find the size of someone’s body in order to buy or make clothes for them
      measure someone for something:

      He’s being measured for a new suit.

      Synonyms and related words
      To measure something
      measure
      weigh
      pace out
    2. 1b
      linking verb to be a particular size

      The room measures approximately 12 feet by 13 feet.

      The bed measured over six feet in width.

      Synonyms and related words
      Linking verbs
      appear
      be
      become
  2. 2
    transitive ​often passiveto form an opinion about how good or bad something is
    measure something by something:

    Success isn’t measured by how much money you have.

    measure something in terms of something:

    Popularity is still measured in terms of winning elections.

    measure someone/something against someone/something:

    Measured against the success of their closest rivals, the team’s performance looks poor.

    Synonyms and related words
    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
    measure
    come up with
    judge
phrasal verbs
measure off
measure out
measure up
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