| 单词 | measured mile |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmeasured mile measured mile n. a distance of one mile carefully measured; (Nautical) such a distance used for determining the speed of a ship. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement of length > [noun] > units of length or distance > mile > specific measured mile1608 post mile1737 1608 J. Chamberlain Let. 15 July (1939) I. 262 A gentleman wan a great wager for riding five measured miles..twenty times over in lesse than five howres. 1720 J. Ogilby Britannia Depicta (title page) Wherein are..Engraven, All ye Cities..scituate on or near the Roads, with their respective Distances in Measured and Computed Miles. 1843 Pract. Mechanic June 358/2 The Mermaid then..performed the measured mile at the rate..of above thirteen miles through the water per hour. 1997 BBC Top Gear Mag. Nov. 133/3 Check the accuracy of your odometer..by driving a measured mile beween the marker posts alongside a motorway. < as lemmas |
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