measure 的英语意思
measuremeasure1 /ˈmeʒə $ -ər/ verb 
查看全部语言翻译1[transitive] to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inches, metres etc用英寸、米等标准单位测定某物的大小、长度或数量: 
The rainfall was measured over a three-month period.降雨量在三个月的时间内进行了测量。measure somebody for something (=measure someone in order to make clothes for them)（=为某人量体裁衣） She was being measured for her wedding dress.她正在为婚纱量体裁衣。measure something in something We can measure the energy that food provides in calories.我们可以用卡路里来测量食物提供的能量。measuring jug/cup/tape (=one used for measuring)（=用于量度的）2[transitive] to judge the importance, value, or true nature of something判断某事物的重要性、价值或真实性质 SYN assess: Doctors say it is too early to measure the effectiveness of the drug.医生说，现在评估该药物的有效性还为时过早。measure something by something Education shouldn’t be measured purely by examination results.教育不应仅凭考试成绩来衡量。3[linking verb] to be a particular size, length, or amount具有特定的大小、长度或数量: The room measures 6 x 6 metres.这个房间的面积为6×6米。 The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.这次地震在里氏震级上达到6.5级。4[transitive] if a piece of equipment measures something, it shows or records a particular kind of measurement若某件仪器测量某事物，则它显示或记录某种特定的测量数值: An odometer measures the number of miles your car travels.里程表记录汽车行驶的英里数。measure somebody/something against somebody/something phrasal verb to judge someone or something by comparing them with another person or thing通过与他人或他物比较来评判某人或某物: Bridget did not think she had to measure herself against some ideal standard.布里奇特认为她不必将自己与某种理想标准相比较。 Measured against our budget last year, $2.7 million seems small.与去年的预算相比，270万美元似乎并不多。measure something ↔ off phrasal verb to measure a particular length or distance, and make a mark so that you can see the beginning and end量出特定的长度或距离，并做标记以标出起点和终点: He measured off three yards of rope.他量出了三码绳子。measure something ↔ out phrasal verb to take a specific amount of liquid, powder etc from a larger amount从较大量中取出特定量的液体、粉末等: Measure out 100 grams of flour.量出100克面粉。measure up phrasal verb1to be good enough to do a particular job or to reach a particular standard足以胜任某项工作或达到某一特定标准: We’ll give you a week’s trial in the job to see how you measure up.我们会给你一周的试用期，看看你是否胜任这份工作。measure up to How will the Secretary General measure up to his new responsibilities?秘书长能否胜任他的新职责？2to measure something before you do something, for example before you put in new furniture, cupboards etc在做某事之前先量好尺寸，例如在添置新家具、橱柜等之前: I’d better measure up before I start laying the carpet.我最好在铺地毯之前先量好尺寸。measure something ↔ up Measure up any items that you want to keep in the kitchen.量好所有你想保留在厨房里的物品的尺寸。
查看全部语言翻译1[transitive] to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inches, metres etc用英寸、米等标准单位测定某物的大小、长度或数量: The rainfall was measured over a three-month period.降雨量在三个月的时间内进行了测量。measure somebody for something (=measure someone in order to make clothes for them)（=为某人量体裁衣） She was being measured for her wedding dress.她正在为婚纱量体裁衣。measure something in something We can measure the energy that food provides in calories.我们可以用卡路里来测量食物提供的能量。measuring jug/cup/tape (=one used for measuring)（=用于量度的）2[transitive] to judge the importance, value, or true nature of something判断某事物的重要性、价值或真实性质 SYN assess: Doctors say it is too early to measure the effectiveness of the drug.医生说，现在评估该药物的有效性还为时过早。measure something by something Education shouldn’t be measured purely by examination results.教育不应仅凭考试成绩来衡量。3[linking verb] to be a particular size, length, or amount具有特定的大小、长度或数量: The room measures 6 x 6 metres.这个房间的面积为6×6米。 The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.这次地震在里氏震级上达到6.5级。4[transitive] if a piece of equipment measures something, it shows or records a particular kind of measurement若某件仪器测量某事物，则它显示或记录某种特定的测量数值: An odometer measures the number of miles your car travels.里程表记录汽车行驶的英里数。measure somebody/something against somebody/something phrasal verb to judge someone or something by comparing them with another person or thing通过与他人或他物比较来评判某人或某物: Bridget did not think she had to measure herself against some ideal standard.布里奇特认为她不必将自己与某种理想标准相比较。 Measured against our budget last year, $2.7 million seems small.与去年的预算相比，270万美元似乎并不多。measure something ↔ off phrasal verb to measure a particular length or distance, and make a mark so that you can see the beginning and end量出特定的长度或距离，并做标记以标出起点和终点: He measured off three yards of rope.他量出了三码绳子。measure something ↔ out phrasal verb to take a specific amount of liquid, powder etc from a larger amount从较大量中取出特定量的液体、粉末等: Measure out 100 grams of flour.量出100克面粉。measure up phrasal verb1to be good enough to do a particular job or to reach a particular standard足以胜任某项工作或达到某一特定标准: We’ll give you a week’s trial in the job to see how you measure up.我们会给你一周的试用期，看看你是否胜任这份工作。measure up to How will the Secretary General measure up to his new responsibilities?秘书长能否胜任他的新职责？2to measure something before you do something, for example before you put in new furniture, cupboards etc在做某事之前先量好尺寸，例如在添置新家具、橱柜等之前: I’d better measure up before I start laying the carpet.我最好在铺地毯之前先量好尺寸。measure something ↔ up Measure up any items that you want to keep in the kitchen.量好所有你想保留在厨房里的物品的尺寸。measuremeasure2 noun [countable] 1action an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problem（尤指官方采取的）旨在解决特定问题的行动；措施 SYN step: Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.正在采取措施减少该市的犯罪。drastic/tough/extreme etc measures drastic measures to reduce traffic problems减少交通问题的激烈措施 New safety measures were being demanded after last night’s horrific train crash.在昨晚骇人的火车事故后，人们呼吁采取新的安全措施。 The new bridge was erected as a temporary measure to replace the one which was destroyed by floods.新桥作为临时措施建造，以替代被洪水冲毁的旧桥。precautionary/preventative measure (=something done to stop something bad from happening)（=为防止不好的事情发生而采取的行动） He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.作为预防措施，他被留院观察了一晚。2half measures things done to deal with a difficult situation that are not effective or firm enough为应对困难局面所采取的不够有效或不够果断的行动；半吊子措施: This was no time for half measures and compromises.这不是采取半途而废的措施和妥协的时候。3sign/proof be a measure of something formal正式 be a sign of the importance, strength etc of something, or a way of testing or judging something是某事物重要性、力量等的体现，或衡量、判断某事物的方式: The flowers and tears at the funeral were a measure of the people’s love for her.葬礼上的鲜花与泪水，是人们对她深厚爱意的体现。 Exam results are not necessarily a true measure of a student’s abilities.考试成绩不一定是衡量学生能力的真正标准。4amount a measure of something an amount of something good or something that you want, for example success or freedom一定量的好事物或所期望之物，例如成功或自由: The new law gives local governments a significant measure of control over their own finances.新法律赋予地方政府对自身财政相当大的控制权。 I met a number of sportsmen who had achieved a measure of success (=some success).我遇到了一些取得了一定成功（=一些成功）的运动员。5unit of measurement a)an amount or unit in a measuring system计量系统中的数量或单位: a table of weights and measures度量衡表 b)a standard amount of an alcoholic drink一份标准量的酒精饮料6in large measure/in some measure a lot or quite a lot – used when talking about the reason or cause of something很大程度上；相当多——用于谈论某事的原因: The improvements are due in large measure to his leadership.这些改进在很大程度上归功于他的领导。7in equal measure used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing用于表示两件事物的程度或数量相同: I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure.我又愤怒又尴尬，两种情绪不相上下。8for good measure in addition to what you have already done, given, or included除已做、已给予或已包含之物外，额外地: Why don’t you try phoning them one more time, for good measure?为保险起见，你何不再给他们打一次电话？9beyond measure very much or very great – used when you want to emphasize what you are saying极其；非常之大——用于强调所说的内容: Her work has improved beyond measure.她的工作进步之大，难以衡量。10the full measure of something formal正式 the whole of something某事物的全部；全量: Ralph received the full measure of his mother’s devotion.拉尔夫得到了母亲全部的爱与奉献。11in full measure formal正式 if someone gives something back in full measure, they give back as much as they received如果某人全额归还某物，则他们归还的量与所收到的一样多: They returned our hospitality in full measure.他们以同等丰厚的款待回报了我们的热情招待。12have/get the measure of something to become familiar with something, so that you can control or deal with it充分了解某事物，以便能够掌控或应对它13have/get the measure of somebody British English to know what someone’s strengths and weaknesses are, so that you are able to deal with them or defeat them了解某人的优势与弱点，以便能够应对或击败他们: She soon got the measure of her opponent.她很快就摸清了对手的底细。14thing used for measuring something used for measuring, for example a piece of wood or a container用于量度的器具，例如一段木头或容器 → tape measure15music a group of notes and rests, separated from other groups by vertical lines, into which a piece of music is divided乐曲中由竖线分隔的一组音符和休止符；小节 SYN bar British English → made-to-measure, → give somebody short measure at short1(23)COLLOCATIONS词语搭配verbs动词take measures (=do something in order to deal with a problem)· We are taking measures to improve the situation.· 我们正在采取措施改善局势。adopt/introduce a measure (=start using a particular way of dealing with a problem)· The countries agreed to adopt measures to reduce pollution.· 各国同意采取措施减少污染。a measure is aimed at doing something· The measures were aimed at reducing the speed of cars on the roads.· 这些措施旨在降低道路上车辆的行驶速度。ADJECTIVES/NOUN + measure形容词／名词＋measurea safety measure· New safety measures were implemented after the rail crash.· 铁路事故发生后，新的安全措施得以实施。a security measure (=something done to keep a place safe from danger or crime)· Video surveillance cameras have been installed as a security measure.· 作为安全措施，已安装了视频监控摄像头。a preventative/precautionary measure (=something done to prevent something bad)· Vaccination against disease is a sensible preventative measure.· 接种疫苗预防疾病是明智的预防措施。a extreme measure· The public would not be in favour of such an extreme measure.· 公众不会赞成如此极端的措施。a drastic measure (=an extreme measure)· Drastic measures are needed if we are to combat global warming.· 若要应对全球变暖，就需要采取激烈措施。a temporary measure (=something done for a limited period of time to deal with a problem)· The tents were used as a temporary measure to replace homes destroyed in the floods.· 帐篷被用作临时措施，以替代洪水中被毁的房屋。a necessary measure· The army will take all necessary measures to protect the public.· 军队将采取一切必要措施保护公众。an appropriate measure (=a measure that is suitable for a particular situation)· In the event of an assault, staff will need to take appropriate measures to defend themselves.· 一旦遭受袭击，员工将需要采取适当措施自卫。phrases短语a package/series of measures (=a set of measures used to deal with something)· A package of road safety measures has been announced.· 一揽子道路安全措施已对外宣布。
1action an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problem（尤指官方采取的）旨在解决特定问题的行动；措施 SYN step: Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.正在采取措施减少该市的犯罪。drastic/tough/extreme etc measures drastic measures to reduce traffic problems减少交通问题的激烈措施 New safety measures were being demanded after last night’s horrific train crash.在昨晚骇人的火车事故后，人们呼吁采取新的安全措施。 The new bridge was erected as a temporary measure to replace the one which was destroyed by floods.新桥作为临时措施建造，以替代被洪水冲毁的旧桥。precautionary/preventative measure (=something done to stop something bad from happening)（=为防止不好的事情发生而采取的行动） He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.作为预防措施，他被留院观察了一晚。2half measures things done to deal with a difficult situation that are not effective or firm enough为应对困难局面所采取的不够有效或不够果断的行动；半吊子措施: This was no time for half measures and compromises.这不是采取半途而废的措施和妥协的时候。3sign/proof be a measure of something formal正式 be a sign of the importance, strength etc of something, or a way of testing or judging something是某事物重要性、力量等的体现，或衡量、判断某事物的方式: The flowers and tears at the funeral were a measure of the people’s love for her.葬礼上的鲜花与泪水，是人们对她深厚爱意的体现。 Exam results are not necessarily a true measure of a student’s abilities.考试成绩不一定是衡量学生能力的真正标准。4amount a measure of something an amount of something good or something that you want, for example success or freedom一定量的好事物或所期望之物，例如成功或自由: The new law gives local governments a significant measure of control over their own finances.新法律赋予地方政府对自身财政相当大的控制权。 I met a number of sportsmen who had achieved a measure of success (=some success).我遇到了一些取得了一定成功（=一些成功）的运动员。5unit of measurement a)an amount or unit in a measuring system计量系统中的数量或单位: a table of weights and measures度量衡表 b)a standard amount of an alcoholic drink一份标准量的酒精饮料6in large measure/in some measure a lot or quite a lot – used when talking about the reason or cause of something很大程度上；相当多——用于谈论某事的原因: The improvements are due in large measure to his leadership.这些改进在很大程度上归功于他的领导。7in equal measure used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing用于表示两件事物的程度或数量相同: I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure.我又愤怒又尴尬，两种情绪不相上下。8for good measure in addition to what you have already done, given, or included除已做、已给予或已包含之物外，额外地: Why don’t you try phoning them one more time, for good measure?为保险起见，你何不再给他们打一次电话？9beyond measure very much or very great – used when you want to emphasize what you are saying极其；非常之大——用于强调所说的内容: Her work has improved beyond measure.她的工作进步之大，难以衡量。10the full measure of something formal正式 the whole of something某事物的全部；全量: Ralph received the full measure of his mother’s devotion.拉尔夫得到了母亲全部的爱与奉献。11in full measure formal正式 if someone gives something back in full measure, they give back as much as they received如果某人全额归还某物，则他们归还的量与所收到的一样多: They returned our hospitality in full measure.他们以同等丰厚的款待回报了我们的热情招待。12have/get the measure of something to become familiar with something, so that you can control or deal with it充分了解某事物，以便能够掌控或应对它13have/get the measure of somebody British English to know what someone’s strengths and weaknesses are, so that you are able to deal with them or defeat them了解某人的优势与弱点，以便能够应对或击败他们: She soon got the measure of her opponent.她很快就摸清了对手的底细。14thing used for measuring something used for measuring, for example a piece of wood or a container用于量度的器具，例如一段木头或容器 → tape measure15music a group of notes and rests, separated from other groups by vertical lines, into which a piece of music is divided乐曲中由竖线分隔的一组音符和休止符；小节 SYN bar British English → made-to-measure, → give somebody short measure at short1(23)COLLOCATIONS词语搭配verbs动词take measures (=do something in order to deal with a problem)· We are taking measures to improve the situation.· 我们正在采取措施改善局势。adopt/introduce a measure (=start using a particular way of dealing with a problem)· The countries agreed to adopt measures to reduce pollution.· 各国同意采取措施减少污染。a measure is aimed at doing something· The measures were aimed at reducing the speed of cars on the roads.· 这些措施旨在降低道路上车辆的行驶速度。ADJECTIVES/NOUN + measure形容词／名词＋measurea safety measure· New safety measures were implemented after the rail crash.· 铁路事故发生后，新的安全措施得以实施。a security measure (=something done to keep a place safe from danger or crime)· Video surveillance cameras have been installed as a security measure.· 作为安全措施，已安装了视频监控摄像头。a preventative/precautionary measure (=something done to prevent something bad)· Vaccination against disease is a sensible preventative measure.· 接种疫苗预防疾病是明智的预防措施。a extreme measure· The public would not be in favour of such an extreme measure.· 公众不会赞成如此极端的措施。a drastic measure (=an extreme measure)· Drastic measures are needed if we are to combat global warming.· 若要应对全球变暖，就需要采取激烈措施。a temporary measure (=something done for a limited period of time to deal with a problem)· The tents were used as a temporary measure to replace homes destroyed in the floods.· 帐篷被用作临时措施，以替代洪水中被毁的房屋。a necessary measure· The army will take all necessary measures to protect the public.· 军队将采取一切必要措施保护公众。an appropriate measure (=a measure that is suitable for a particular situation)· In the event of an assault, staff will need to take appropriate measures to defend themselves.· 一旦遭受袭击，员工将需要采取适当措施自卫。phrases短语a package/series of measures (=a set of measures used to deal with something)· A package of road safety measures has been announced.· 一揽子道路安全措施已对外宣布。