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单词 gauge
释义 gauge
n. & v. (US gage: see also sense 7)
--n
  1. a standard measure to which certain things must conform, esp.: a the measure of the capacity or contents of a barrel. b the fineness of a textile. c the diameter of a bullet. d the thickness of sheet metal.
  2. any of various instruments for measuring or determining this, or for measuring length, thickness, or other dimensions or properties.
  3. the distance between a pair of rails or the wheels on one axle.
  4. the capacity, extent, or scope of something.
  5. a means of estimating; a criterion or test.
  6. a graduated instrument measuring the force or quantity of rainfall, stream, tide, wind, etc.
  7. (usu. gage) Naut. a relative position with respect to the wind.
--vtr.
  1. measure exactly (esp. objects of standard size).
  2. determine the capacity or content of.
  3. estimate or form a judgement of (a person, temperament, situation, etc.).
  4. make uniform; bring to a standard size or shape.
Phrases and idioms
gauge pressure the amount by which a pressure exceeds that of the atmosphere. take the gauge of estimate.
Derivatives
gaugeable adj. gauger n.
Etymology: ME f. ONF gauge, gauger, of unkn. orig.
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