| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | measure —measurer, n. /mezh"euhr/, n. , v. , measured, measuring. n. 1. a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 2. a system of measurement: liquid measure. 3. an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 4. the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained esp. by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 5. the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 6. a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 7. any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment. 8. a quantity, degree, or proportion: in large measure. 9. a moderate amount: to live with a measure of enjoyment. 10. a limit, or an extent or degree not to be exceeded: to know no measure. 11. reasonable bounds or limits: to know no measure. 12. a legislative bill or enactment: The senate passed the new measure. 13. Usually, measures. actions or procedures intended as a means to an end: to take measures to avert suspicion. 14. a short rhythmical movement or arrangement, as in poetry or music. 15. a particular kind of such arrangement. 16. the music contained between two bar lines; bar. 17. a metrical unit. 18. an air or melody. 19. a slow, dignified dance. 20. Print. the width, measured in ems or picas, to which a column or page of printed matter is set. 21. measures, Geol. beds; strata. 22. Math. an abstraction of the property of length; a set function assigning to each set of a collection of sets a value, usu. having the properties of sigma finiteness and fnite additivity, the functional value of the whole collection being greater than zero. 23. beyond measure, too much to be reckoned; immeasurably; extremely: The suffering that they endured was beyond measure. 24. for good measure, as an extra: In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure. 25. have or take someone's measure, to judge or assess someone's character, capabilities, etc.; size up: During their conversation she was taking his measure as a prospective employee. 26. in a or some measure, to some extent or degree: His conclusion is justified in some measure. v.t. 27. to ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, esp. by comparison with a standard: to measure boundaries. 28. to mark off or deal out by way of measurement (often fol. by off or out): to measure out two cups of flour. 29. to estimate the relative amount, value, etc., of, by comparison with some standard: to measure the importance of an issue. 30. to judge or appraise by comparison with something or someone else: to measure Corneille against Racine. 31. to serve as the measure of: Her sacrifices measure the degree of her love. 32. to adjust or proportion: to measure a portion to one's liking. 33. to bring into comparison or competition: to measure one's strength with another's. 34. to travel over; traverse: to measure a room with great strides. v.i. 35. to take measurements. 36. to admit of measurement. 37. to be of a specified measure. 38. measure one's length, to fall or be knocked down; fall flat: He missed a step in the dark and measured his length at the bottom. 39. measure swords, a. to test one's preparedness for a contest or encounter. b. to battle with swords. c. to fight, compete, etc.: The producer of the poorly reviewed show decided to measure swords with the critics. 40. measure up, a. to reach a certain standard: The exhibition didn't measure up to last year's. b. to be capable or qualified: As an administrator, he couldn't quite measure up. [1250-1300; ME mesure < MF < L mensura equiv. to mens(us) (ptp. of metiri to measure, mete) + -ura -URE] |
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