| 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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