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

measureverb

uk/ˈmeʒ.ər/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ/

measure verb (SIZE)

B2 [ T ] to discover the exact size or amount of something:

"Will the table fit in here?" "I don't know - let's measure it."

This machine measures your heart rate.

He measured the flour into the bowl.

[ L only + noun ] to be a particular size:

The area, measuring/which measures five kilometres by three kilometres, has been purchased by the army.

The screen measures 34 inches diagonally.

More examples

The main bedroom measures 24 ft by 18 ft (24' x 18').
Engine speed can be measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The metre is the standard unit for measuring length in the SI system.
Measure all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
This stick is used for measuring the amount of oil in the engine - do you see the marks on it?

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Measuring & weighing

cost-of-living index
decibel
life-size
measure sb/sth up
measure sth out
measurement
mmHg
mmol
pace
pinhole
plumb
point
quantifiable
quantum
record
short
sound
system
timer
tolerance

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measure verb (JUDGE)

C2 [ T ] to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something:

There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale.

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Analysing and evaluating

analyse
analyser
analyst
analytical
analyze
critical
go through sth
have the measure of sb/sth idiom
inspect
inspection
interpretive
judge
proof
sell sb/yourself/sth short idiom
set great, little, etc. store by sth idiom
sift
sit
sit in judgment on/over sb idiom
size sth/sb up
survey

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Phrasal verb(s)

measure sb/sth against sb/sth

measure sth out

measure up

measure sb/sth up

measurenoun

uk/ˈmeʒ.ər/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ/

measure noun (METHOD)

B2 [ C usually plural ] a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation:

What further measures can we take to avoid terrorism?

These measures were designed to improve car safety.

[ + to infinitive ] Emergency measures to help the refugees are badly needed.

More examples

The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.
These measures are designed to reduce pollution.
Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities.
In the past 10 years, preventive measures have radically reduced levels of tooth decay in children.
New measures have been introduced to try and ease traffic congestion in the city.

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Ways of achieving things

a means to an end idiom
actively
another
avenue
basis
channel
fair
jump
mean
medium
mixed media
modality
modus operandi
one way or another idiom
one-handed
resort
vein
what's the drill for sth? idiom
whereby
workings

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measure noun (SIZE)

[ C or U ] a unit used for stating the size, weight, etc. of something, or a way of measuring:

weights and measures

The sample's density is a measure of its purity.

C2 [ C or U ] formal amount:

There was a large measure of agreement between the candidates.

His success was in some measure due to his being in the right place at the right time.

C2 [ C ] an exact amount, especially of alcohol:

One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer or a standard measure of spirits.

[ C ] US a bar noun

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The president's staff have no reliable measure of the damage done to his reputation.
The pole was a measure used for land in the past.
What measure do they use for diamonds?

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Measurements in general

bathymetry
deep
dimension
distance
draught
floor-length
hecto-
imperial
length
length
linear
measurable
mega
pico-
pitch
ply
tyre pressure
unit
vital statistics
wheelbase

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General words for size and amount

Measurements of volume

Alcohol - general words

Beats or lengths of musical notes

measure noun (WAY OF JUDGING)

C2 [ C ] a way of judging something:

Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity.

We have no accurate measure of the damage.

More examples

Repeat purchases are one measure of a product's popularity.
Their satisfied sighs were a good measure of the meal's success.
The president's staff have no reliable measure of the damage done to his reputation.

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Measuring & weighing

cost-of-living index
decibel
life-size
measure sb/sth up
measure sth out
measurement
mmHg
mmol
pace
pinhole
plumb
point
quantifiable
quantum
record
short
sound
system
timer
tolerance

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Idiom(s)

have the measure of sb/sth

单词	measure
释义	Contents verb (2) measure (SIZE) measure (JUDGE) noun (3) measure (METHOD) measure (SIZE) measure (WAY OF JUDGING) Contents verb (1) measure (SIZE) noun (2) measure (METHOD) measure (SIZE) Contents verb (3) measure (1) measure (2) measure (3) noun (6) measure (1) measure (2) measure (3) measure (4) measure (5) measure (6) English American Business measureverb uk/ˈmeʒ.ər/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ/ measure verb (SIZE) B2 [ T ] to discover the exact size or amount of something: "Will the table fit in here?" "I don't know - let's measure it." This machine measures your heart rate. He measured the flour into the bowl. [ L only + noun ] to be a particular size: The area, measuring/which measures five kilometres by three kilometres, has been purchased by the army. The screen measures 34 inches diagonally. More examples The main bedroom measures 24 ft by 18 ft (24' x 18'). Engine speed can be measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). The metre is the standard unit for measuring length in the SI system. Measure all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. This stick is used for measuring the amount of oil in the engine - do you see the marks on it? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Measuring & weighing cost-of-living index decibel life-size *measure sb/sth* up measure sth out measurement mmHg mmol pace pinhole plumb point quantifiable quantum record short sound system timer tolerance See more results » measure verb (JUDGE) C2 [ T ] to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something: There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Analysing and evaluating analyse analyser analyst analytical analyze critical** go through sth have the measure of sb/sth idiom inspect inspection interpretive judge proof *sell sb/yourself/sth* short** idiom set great, little, etc. store by sth idiom sift sit sit in judgment on/over sb idiom *size sth/sb* up survey See more results » Phrasal verb(s) measure sb/sth against sb/sth measure sth out measure up measure sb/sth up measurenoun uk/ˈmeʒ.ər/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ/ measure noun (METHOD) B2 [ C usually plural ] a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation: What further measures can we take to avoid terrorism? These measures were designed to improve car safety. [ + to infinitive ] Emergency measures to help the refugees are badly needed. More examples The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures. These measures are designed to reduce pollution. Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities. In the past 10 years, preventive measures have radically reduced levels of tooth decay in children. New measures have been introduced to try and ease traffic congestion in the city. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Ways of achieving things a means to an end idiom actively another avenue basis channel fair jump mean medium mixed media modality modus operandi one way or another idiom one-handed resort vein what's the drill for sth? idiom whereby workings See more results » measure noun (SIZE) [ C or U ] a unit used for stating the size, weight, etc. of something, or a way of measuring: weights and measures The sample's density is a measure of its purity. C2 [ C or U ] formal amount: There was a large measure of agreement between the candidates. His success was in some measure due to his being in the right place at the right time. C2 [ C ] an exact amount, especially of alcohol: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer or a standard measure of spirits. [ C ] US a bar noun More examples The president's staff have no reliable measure of the damage done to his reputation. The pole was a measure used for land in the past. What measure do they use for diamonds? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Measurements in general bathymetry deep dimension distance draught floor-length hecto- imperial length length linear measurable mega pico- pitch ply tyre pressure unit vital statistics wheelbase See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: General words for size and amount Measurements of volume Alcohol - general words Beats or lengths of musical notes measure noun (WAY OF JUDGING) C2 [ C ] a way of judging something: Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity. We have no accurate measure of the damage. More examples Repeat purchases are one measure of a product's popularity. Their satisfied sighs were a good measure of the meal's success. The president's staff have no reliable measure of the damage done to his reputation. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Measuring & weighing cost-of-living index decibel life-size measure sb/sth up measure sth out measurement mmHg mmol pace pinhole plumb point quantifiable quantum record short sound system timer tolerance See more results » Idiom(s) have the measure of sb/sth measureverb us/ˈmeʒ·ər/ measure verb (SIZE) to discover the exact size, amount, etc., of something, or to be of a particular size: [ T ] "Will the table fit in here?" "I don’t know – I’ll measure it." [ L ] The sofa measures (= is of the size of) 3 feet by 7 feet. Phrasal verb(s) measure up measurenoun us/ˈmeʒ·ər/ measure noun (METHOD) [ C ] a way to achieve something; a method: Medicare was a measure intended to guarantee health care for everyone over the age of 65. measure noun (SIZE) [ C/U ] a way of measuring, or a way of showing how much or how great something is: [ C ] a system of weights and measures [ U ] It is a measure of his popularity that he got over 70% of the vote. [ C/U ] Measure can also mean amount or degree: [ U ] There was a large measure of luck in his quick promotion to company vice president. music [ C/U ] A measure is also one of the small equal parts into which a piece of music is divided, containing a fixed number of beats; a bar. measureverb uk/ˈmeʒər/us [ I or T ] to discover the exact size or amount of something: Next, we need to measure the temperature of the mixture. This machine measures the patient's heart rate. measure sth in sth November was a record number for sales when measured in dollars. measuring devices/equipment/techniques [ T ] to be of a particular size: The office measures 12 metres by 6 metres. [ T ] to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something: It is difficult to measure the success of the advertising campaign at this early stage. Managers have changed the way they measure performance. Phrasal verb(s) measure sth against sth measure sth out measure up measure sth/sb up measurenoun uk/ˈmeʒər/us [ C, usually plural ] a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation: These measures were designed to improve car safety. We will introduce measures to reduce noise levels in the factory. The company will need to take further measures to cut costs. austerity/cost-cutting measures It had taken a series of cost-cutting measures, including closing one of its two plants. drastic/draconian/radical measures preventative/safety/security measures [ C ] MEASURES a unit used for giving the size, weight, etc. of something: weights and measures The standard measure of efficiency in the airline industry is 'cost per passenger mile'. [ C or U ] an amount or level of something: There was a large measure of agreement between the two sides in the negotiation. [ C ] a way of judging something: Record sales are not always a measure of a singer's popularity. get a measure of sth It is difficult to get an accurate measure of employee performance in this industry. a good/true/reliable measure Exports as a percentage of total sales are a good measure of international competitiveness. for good measure if something is given or done for good measure, it is given or done in addition to other things: They're offering a good salary, with a company car thrown in for good measure. have the measure of sb/sth to understand what someone or something is like and to know how to deal with them: The other team were experienced negotiators, but we had the measure of them. See also** countermeasure dry measure made-to-measure
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measureverb

measure verb (SIZE)

measure verb (JUDGE)

Phrasal verb(s)

measurenoun

measure noun (METHOD)

measure noun (SIZE)

measure noun (WAY OF JUDGING)

Idiom(s)

measureverb

measure verb (SIZE)

Phrasal verb(s)

measurenoun

measure noun (METHOD)

measure noun (SIZE)

measureverb

Phrasal verb(s)

measurenoun

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