| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | measure (meʒəʳ ) Word forms: measures , measuring , measured 1. verb B2 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 2. verb B2 If you measure a quantity that can be expressed in numbers, such as the length of something, you discover it using a particular instrument or device, 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 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 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] B2 When someone, usually a government or other authority, takes measures to do something, they carry out particular actions in order to achieve a particular result. [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. Synonyms: action, act, step, procedure 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 music is divided. [US] regional note: in BRIT, use bar 9. See also measured, measuring, counter-measure, half measure, tape measure 10. beyond measure phrase If you say that something has changed or that it has affected you beyond measure, you are emphasizing that it has done this to a great extent. [emphasis] Mankind's knowledge of the universe has increased beyond measure. She irritated him beyond measure. Synonyms: immensely, deeply, fiercely, profoundly 11. for good measure phrase If you say that something is done for good measure, you mean that it is done in addition to a number of other things. I repeated my question for good measure. For good measure, a few details of hotels were included. Synonyms: in addition, as well, besides, to boot 12. get/take/have the measure of sb/sthg phrase If you get or take the measure of someone or something, you discover what they are like, so that you are able to control them or deal with them. If you have the measure of someone or something, you have succeeded in doing this. The governments of the industrialized world had failed to get the measure of the crisis. Has he taken the measure of us and concluded that we're not willing to risk a life? Lili was the only person I knew who had the measure of her brother. 13. in large measure phrase If something is true in some measure or in large measure, it is partly or mostly true. [formal] Power is in some measure an act of will. In Britain, we have so far escaped, in large measure, either of these afflictions. Phrasal verbs: measure out phrasal verb If you measure out a certain amount of something, you measure that amount and take it or mark it because it is the amount that you want or need. I'd already measured out the ingredients. [VERB PARTICLE noun] He was on the front lawn, measuring out two circles. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] measure up phrasal verb If you do not measure up to a standard or to someone's expectations, you are not good enough to achieve the standard or fulfil the person's expectations. It was fatiguing sometimes to try to measure up to her standard of perfection. [VERB PARTICLE + to] She's always comparing me to other people, and somehow I never measure up. [VERB PARTICLE] Idioms: for good measure in addition to other things in order to make certain that something is successful or complete This is a fairly conventional love story, with a murder mystery thrown in for good measure. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers have the measure of someone to understand someone or know what they are like Lili was the only person I knew who had the measure of her brother. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: measure precisely Get a set of scales to measure precisely and a thermometer to check your temperatures. Times, Sunday Times Used wisely, online advertising can drive traffic and sales in a way you can measure precisely. Times, Sunday Times He can measure precisely the impact of a handful of almonds on blood cholesterol levels and tell you which plant sterols are the most potent. Globe and Mail These satellites carry radars that measure precisely the height of the water surface; anomalies of the order of 50cm in were measured. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And if risk can't be measured precisely, that leaves a role for sentiment; sometimes people are happy to lend, other times not. Times, Sunday Times More-sophisticated oscillators measure the output level and use this as feedback to control the gain of the voltage-controlled amplifier within the oscillator. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such coatings that absorb as the energy of high-powered lasers without breaking down are essential for optical power detectors that measure the output of such lasers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You can't get funding for what we wanted to do because they can't measure the outputs. Times, Sunday Times At points during the season he measures their output with physical trials including jump, sprint and stamina tests. Times, Sunday Times The sensor measured the output signal of the woofer and compared it to the amplifier input signal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Assessments are meant to measure the rate of progress by classes or year groups during their entire period at primary school. Times, Sunday Times To prevent incidents of excessive radiation exposure, the flight deck had a radiometer and an instrument to measure the rate of decrease of radiation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In particular, many laptop computers can measure the rate of battery use (when not connected to mains power). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The leaky bucket algorithm as a meter can also be used in a leaky bucket counter to measure the rate of random or stochastic processes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Percolation tests measure the rate at which clean water disperses through a disposal trench into the soil. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But how can you measure the size of a club? Times, Sunday Times And you may be able to measure the size of a painting - as the number crunchers and target setters are keen to. The Sun While you're at it, and for obvious reasons, measure the size of the access (lift/stairs/doorways) before buying. Times, Sunday Times How do we measure the size of a fire? Christianity Today Using supernovae, we can not quite measure the size of the universe versus time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 How do you measure the value of a gift? Christianity Today We can measure the value of this gift in three ways. Christianity Today Increasingly, smart organisations value information according to its business benefit, just as they would measure the value of any other corporate asset. Times, Sunday Times You could also measure their value against earnings or cash flows. Times,Sunday Times His aim was to define the lawyers' role, measure their value to the business and, in the process, to 'demystify' the practice of law. Times, Sunday Times Flow meters are related to devices called velocimeters that measure velocity of fluids flowing through them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It may be used to measure velocity, wavelength, absorption, or impedance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For measuring velocity and length on moving surfaces, laser surface velocimeters are used. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The eq. (1) can be used to determine the flow profile's shape within the pipe by fitting a curve to experimentally measured velocity data. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The crowd's fury was fuelled by the political manoeuvring used to pass the measure. Times, Sunday Times The legislature had failed to pass the measure though. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The voters did not pass the measure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nevertheless, the proponents of states rights and those who believed in shared sovereignty possessed enough strength to pass the measure by a margin of 41 to 28 votes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The citizens passed the measure and the old courthouse was demolished to make room for the construction of a new building. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would 'provide a measure of added stability to stressed sovereign markets', it said. Times, Sunday Times Although lock-out agreements provide a measure of protection to potential buyers, many solicitors think they are unnecessary and that they simply delay negotiations. Times, Sunday Times They test a certain, albeit limited, kind of human potential and intelligence, and provide a measure of a pupil's and a school's performance. Times, Sunday Times The results of these tests would provide a measure of national progression over time. Times, Sunday Times The twins provide a measure of normality. Times, Sunday Times But, like record sales, the charts are not a reliable measure of quality. Times, Sunday Times Studies show grip to be a reliable measure of a person's overall bodily muscular strength and, therefore, their later-life health. Times,Sunday Times Are price changes in credit default swaps, which insure against potential losses, a reliable measure of the default risk faced by investors? Times, Sunday Times Given that much recent inflation has been in utility bills and non-shop spending, that may not give a reliable measure of true inflation expectations. Times, Sunday Times In a reliable measure, all items should correlate well with the average of the others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its scale measures out a person or a relationship. Times, Sunday Times This scale measures how emotionally connected people feel to the natural world, animals, and plants. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One scale measures the density of liquids heavier than water and the other, liquids lighter than water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Location and scale measures that are resistant to the effects of outliers are sometimes used as the basis of the transformation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The scale measures state self-esteem by asking the respondents to reflect on their current feelings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An automatic light reminds staff to clean the boards regularly, while a sensor measures how effective the clean has been. The Sun A sensor measures levels in the large artery nearest the heart and brain. The Sun Meanwhile, a capacitance sensor measures the electrical charge in the leaf. Smithsonian Mag Input your skin type and a sensor measures the strength of the sun and gives you a maximum tan time. Times, Sunday Times The sensor measures the light, the ambient temperature, plus the soil's salinity and moisture. The Sun The optical clocks will eventually replace atomic clocks, which have provided the standard measure of time since 1967. Times, Sunday Times The scientists measured the electrical conductance of the skin, a standard measure of distress and arousal. Times, Sunday Times There are only 3 per cent of grammar school pupils on free meals, the standard measure of low income. Times, Sunday Times Prior to this, the standard measure of 72.27 points per inch was used in typeface design, graphic design, typesetting and printing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The step test and/or one and a half mile run was adopted as the standard measure of physical fitness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many survey measures are at their weakest since 2012, when the eurozone crisis almost pushed us into recession, or even at their weakest since the dark days of 2009. Times, Sunday Times The survey measures the number of adults participating in sport of at least moderate intensity for a minimum of 30 minutes once or twice a week. Times, Sunday Times The student satisfaction portion of the survey measures satisfaction in four key areas of college life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The survey measures public opinion on a wide range of issues and the relationship between opinions, values, and religion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Established in 2005, the survey measures airlines and airports on specific criteria and ranks them to identify above or below average performance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 测量, 一定程度 Japanese: 測定する, ある程度の |
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