| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | measure n. & v. --n 1. a size or quantity found by measuring. 2. a system of measuring (liquid measure; linear measure). 3. a rod or tape etc. for measuring. 4. a vessel of standard capacity for transferring or determining fixed quantities of liquids etc. (a pint measure). 5. a the degree, extent, or amount of a thing. b (foll. by of) some degree of (there was a measure of wit in her remark). 6. a unit of capacity, e.g. a bushel (20 measures of wheat). 7. a factor by which a person or thing is reckoned or evaluated (their success is a measure of their determination). 8. (usu. in pl.) suitable action to achieve some end (took measures to ensure a good profit). 9. a legislative enactment. 10. a quantity contained in another an exact number of times. 11. a prescribed extent or quantity. 12. Printing the width of a page or column of type. 13. a poetical rhythm; metre. b a metrical group of a dactyl or two iambuses, trochees, spondees, etc. 14. US Mus. a bar or the time-content of a bar. 15. archaic a dance. 16. a mineral stratum (coal measures). --v 1. tr. ascertain the extent or quantity of (a thing) by comparison with a fixed unit or with an object of known size. 2. intr. be of a specified size (it measures six inches). 3. tr. ascertain the size and proportion of (a person) for clothes. 4. tr. estimate (a quality, person's character, etc.) by some standard or rule. 5. tr. (often foll. by off) mark (a line etc. of a given length). 6. tr. (foll. by out) deal or distribute (a thing) in measured quantities. 7. tr. (foll. by with, against) bring (oneself or one's strength etc.) into competition with. 8. tr. poet. traverse (a distance). Phrases and idioms beyond measure excessively. for good measure as something beyond the minimum; as a finishing touch. in a (or some) measure partly. made to measure Brit. (of clothes) made from measurements taken. measure up 1. a determine the size etc. of by measurement. b take comprehensive measurements. 2. (often foll. by to) have the necessary qualifications (for). measuring-jug (or -cup) a jug or cup marked to measure its contents. measuring-tape a tape marked to measure length. measuring-worm the caterpillar of the geometer moth. Etymology: ME f. OF mesure f. L mensura f. metiri mens- measure |
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