英语词汇“measure up”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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measure up vb

(adverb) to determine the size of (something) by measurement
measure up to ⇒ to fulfil (expectations, standards, etc)

meas•ure n., v., -ured, -ur•ing.
n.

Weights and Measures a unit or standard of measurement:[countable]A second is a measure of time.
Weights and Measures a system of measurement:[uncountable]an ounce in liquid measure.
Weights and Measures an instrument, as a container, that holds a certain amount and has marks indicating the amounts:[countable]a one-cup measure.
the extent, dimensions, etc., of something, figured by comparison with a standard, or by judging against others:[countable* singular]to take the measure of a room.
Weights and Measures a known amount measured out:[countable]a measure of brandy.
reasonable limits:[uncountable]spending without measure.
Government a legislative bill:[countable]a measure to limit campaign spending.
Usually, measures. [plural] actions to achieve an end:took several measures to divert suspicion.
Poetry[countable] a short rhythmical arrangement, as in poetry.

to figure out the size, dimensions, etc., of (something), esp. with a standard:[~ + object]measured the floor with a ruler.
(of an instrument) to mark off or record the size, amount, or capacity of:[~ + object]A clock measures time.
to judge by comparison with something or someone else:[~ + object]How do we measure pain and suffering?
to be of a certain size, amount, etc.:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]The yard measured 100 feet by 200 feet.
measure out:
- Also, measure off, to mark off or deal out by measuring: [~ + out/off + object]to measure out a cup of flour.[~ + object + out/off]He measured it out and handed it to her.
measure up:
- [~ + up + to + object] to reach the same level as (something else):The exhibition didn't measure up to last year's.
- [no object] to have the right qualifications:He didn't quite measure up, so we didn't hire him.

Idioms

Idioms beyond or above measure, too great or too much to be counted, figured, etc.:loved her beyond measure.

Idiomsfor good measure, as an extra:In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure.

Idioms have or take someone's measure, to judge someone's worth:They eyed each other warily, each taking the measure of the other.

meas•ure•less, adj.

meas•ure n., v., -ured, -ur•ing.
n.

Weights and Measuresa unit or standard of measurement:weights and measures.
Weights and Measuresa system of measurement:liquid measure.
Weights and Measuresan instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring.
the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained esp. by comparison with a standard:to take the measure of a thing.
the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something;
measurement.
Weights and Measuresa definite or known quantity measured out:to drink a measure of wine.
any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment.
a quantity, degree, or proportion:in large measure.
a moderate amount:to live with a measure of enjoyment.
a limit, or an extent or degree not to be exceeded: to know no measure.
reasonable bounds or limits:to know no measure.
Governmenta legislative bill or enactment:The senate passed the new measure.
Usually, measures. actions or procedures intended as a means to an end:to take measures to avert suspicion.
Poetrya short rhythmical movement or arrangement, as in poetry or music.
Poetrya particular kind of such arrangement.
Music and Dancethe music contained between two bar lines;
bar.
Poetrya metrical unit.
Music and Dancean air or melody.
Music and Dancea slow, dignified dance.
PrintingPrint. the width, measured in ems or picas, to which a column or page of printed matter is set.
Geology measures, Geol. beds;
strata.
MathematicsMath. 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.
Idioms beyond measure, too much to be reckoned;
immeasurably;
extremely:The suffering that they endured was beyond measure.
Idioms for good measure, as an extra: In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure.
Idioms 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.
Idioms in a or some measure, to some extent or degree:His conclusion is justified in some measure.

v.t.

to ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, esp. by comparison with a standard:to measure boundaries.
to mark off or deal out by way of measurement (often fol. by off or out ): to measure out two cups of flour.
to estimate the relative amount, value, etc., of, by comparison with some standard:to measure the importance of an issue.
to judge or appraise by comparison with something or someone else:to measure Corneille against Racine.
to serve as the measure of:Her sacrifices measure the degree of her love.
to adjust or proportion:to measure a portion to one's liking.
to bring into comparison or competition:to measure one's strength with another's.
to travel over;
traverse:to measure a room with great strides.

v.i.

to take measurements.
to admit of measurement.
to be of a specified measure.
Idioms 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.
Idioms measure swords:
- to test one's preparedness for a contest or encounter.
- to battle with swords.
- to fight, compete, etc.:The producer of the poorly reviewed show decided to measure swords with the critics.
measure up,
- to reach a certain standard: The exhibition didn't measure up to last year's.
- to be capable or qualified:As an administrator, he couldn't quite measure up.

Latin mēnsūra equivalent. to mēns(us) (past participle of mētīrī to measure, mete) + -ūra -ure
Middle French
Middle English mesure 1250–1300

meas′ur•er, n.

单词	measure up
释义	Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: measure up vb (adverb) to determine the size of (something) by measurement measure up to ⇒ to fulfil (expectations, standards, etc) WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 meas•ure /ˈmɛʒɚ/USA pronunciation n., v., -ured, -ur•ing. n. Weights and Measures a unit or standard of measurement:[countable]A second is a measure of time. Weights and Measures a system of measurement:[uncountable]an ounce in liquid measure. Weights and Measures an instrument, as a container, that holds a certain amount and has marks indicating the amounts:[countable]a one-cup measure. the extent, dimensions, etc., of something, figured by comparison with a standard, or by judging against others:[countable* singular]to take the measure of a room. Weights and Measures a known amount measured out:[countable]a measure of brandy. reasonable limits:[uncountable]spending without measure. Government a legislative bill:[countable]a measure to limit campaign spending. Usually, measures. [plural] actions to achieve an end:took several measures to divert suspicion. Poetry[countable] a short rhythmical arrangement, as in poetry. v. to figure out the size, dimensions, etc., of (something), esp. with a standard:[~ + object]measured the floor with a ruler. (of an instrument) to mark off or record the size, amount, or capacity of:[~ + object]A clock measures time. to judge by comparison with something or someone else:[~ + object]How do we measure pain and suffering? to be of a certain size, amount, etc.:[not: be + ~-ing* ~ + object]The yard measured 100 feet by 200 feet. measure out: Also, measure off, to mark off or deal out by measuring: [~ + out/off + object]to measure out a cup of flour.[~ + object + out/off]He measured it out and handed it to her. measure up: [~ + up + to + object] to reach the same level as (something else):The exhibition didn't measure up to last year's. [no object] to have the right qualifications:He didn't quite measure up, so we didn't hire him. Idioms Idioms beyond or above measure, too great or too much to be counted, figured, etc.:loved her beyond measure. Idiomsfor good measure, as an extra:In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure. Idioms have or take someone's measure, to judge someone's worth:They eyed each other warily, each taking the measure of the other. meas•ure•less, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 meas•ure (mezh′ər),USA pronunciation n., v., -ured, -ur•ing. n. Weights and Measuresa unit or standard of measurement:weights and measures. Weights and Measuresa system of measurement:liquid measure. Weights and Measuresan instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained esp. by comparison with a standard:to take the measure of a thing. the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. Weights and Measuresa definite or known quantity measured out:to drink a measure of wine. any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment. a quantity, degree, or proportion:in large measure. a moderate amount:to live with a measure of enjoyment. a limit, or an extent or degree not to be exceeded: to know no measure. reasonable bounds or limits:to know no measure. Governmenta legislative bill or enactment:The senate passed the new measure. Usually, measures. actions or procedures intended as a means to an end:to take measures to avert suspicion. Poetrya short rhythmical movement or arrangement, as in poetry or music. Poetrya particular kind of such arrangement. Music and Dancethe music contained between two bar lines; bar. Poetrya metrical unit. Music and Dancean air or melody. Music and Dancea slow, dignified dance. PrintingPrint. the width, measured in ems or picas, to which a column or page of printed matter is set. Geology measures, Geol. beds; strata. MathematicsMath. 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. Idioms beyond measure, too much to be reckoned; immeasurably; extremely:The suffering that they endured was beyond measure. Idioms for good measure, as an extra: In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure. Idioms 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. Idioms in a or some measure, to some extent or degree:His conclusion is justified in some measure. v.t. to ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, esp. by comparison with a standard:to measure boundaries. to mark off or deal out by way of measurement (often fol. by off or out ): to measure out two cups of flour. to estimate the relative amount, value, etc., of, by comparison with some standard:to measure the importance of an issue. to judge or appraise by comparison with something or someone else:to measure Corneille against Racine. to serve as the measure of:Her sacrifices measure the degree of her love. to adjust or proportion:to measure a portion to one's liking. to bring into comparison or competition:to measure one's strength with another's. to travel over; traverse:to measure a room with great strides. v.i. to take measurements. to admit of measurement. to be of a specified measure. Idioms 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. Idioms measure swords: to test one's preparedness for a contest or encounter. to battle with swords. to fight, compete, etc.:The producer of the poorly reviewed show decided to measure swords with the critics. measure up, to reach a certain standard: The exhibition didn't measure up to last year's. to be capable or qualified:As an administrator, he couldn't quite measure up. Latin mēnsūra equivalent. to mēns(us) (past participle of mētīrī to measure, mete) + -ūra -ure Middle French Middle English mesure 1250–1300 meas′ur•er, n.
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