| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | measure —measure /ˈmeʒ.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ noun (SIZE) F0 [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.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalC2 [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.Thesaurus+: ↑General words for size and amountC2 [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.Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements of volume , ↑General words for size and amount , ↑Informal measurements of volumeThesaurus+: ↑Alcohol - general wordsF0 [C] US FOR BAR(Cf. ↑bar) noun (MUSIC) Thesaurus+: ↑Beats or lengths of musical notesWord Builder:–Nouns: measure, measurement–Verbs: measure• • • Extra 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?noun [C usually plural] (METHOD) ► B2 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving things• • • Extra 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.noun [C] (WAY OF JUDGING) ► C2 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.Thesaurus+: ↑Weighing and measuring• • • Extra 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.verb [L only + noun, T] (SIZE) ↑Verb Endings for measure ► B2 to discover the exact size or amount of something, or to be of a particular size: » "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.» The area, measuring/which measures five kilometres by three kilometres, has been purchased by the army.Thesaurus+: ↑Weighing and measuringWord Builder:–Nouns: measure, measurement–Verbs: measure• • • Extra 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?verb [T] (JUDGE) ↑Verb Endings for measure ► C2 to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something: » There is no way of measuring the damage done to morale.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating value |
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