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meas·ure AHD[mĕzhʹər] D.J.[ˈmeʒə]K.K.[ˈmɛʒɚ]n.（名词）abbr. meas.【缩写】 from "Roses of the South,” a waltz by Johann Strauss the YoungerTech-Graphics- Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.度量：用标准比较确定的尺寸、数量、容量
- A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties:测量标准：用作数量比较的参考标准或样本的：The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.标准的千克是测量质量的量度
- A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.测量单位：用刻度或其它条件（如一天的步数）确定的单位，如英寸、小时等
- A system of measurement, such as the metric system.计量制，如公制
- A device used for measuring.计量仪器
- The act of measuring.测量，度量
- An evaluation or a basis of comparison:标准，尺度：比较的估价或基础："the final measure of the worth of a society"(Joseph Wood Krutch)See Synonyms at standard “社会财富的最终估价尺度”(约瑟夫·伍德·克鲁彻) 参见 standard
- Extent or degree:范围，程度：The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.这个问题在很大程度上是由他的粗心造成的
- A definite quantity that has been measured out:固定量；已知量：已经测出的确定的量：a measure of wine.定量的酒
- A fitting amount:适度：a measure of recognition.适度的认可
- A limited amount or degree:限度；分寸：a measure of good-will.有分寸的善意
- Limit; bounds:限度；界限：generosity knowing no measure.无限的慷慨
- Appropriate restraint; moderation:适度节制；缓和："The union of . . . fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal"(William James)“炽热加上适度的节制，激情加上正确性，这必定就是最理想的”(威廉·詹姆斯)
- Often measures An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient: 常作 measures 手段，策略：作为到最后的手段采取的行动；权宜之计：desperate measures.孤注一掷的办法
- A legislative bill or enactment.法案，法律规定
- Poetic meter.（诗的）韵律，音步
- Music The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.【音乐】 拍子；小节
v.（动词）meas.ured, meas.ur.ing, meas.ures v.tr.（及物动词）- To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of:测量：确定大小、尺寸、容量：measured the height of the ceiling.测量了天花板的高度
- To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring:标出，区分：通过测量确定尺寸、大小、数量：measure off an area.标出一块面积的大小
- To estimate by evaluation or comparison:估量，衡量：通过估计或比较进行估量："I gave them an account . . . of the situation as far as I could measure it"(Winston S. Churchill)“我就自己所能估料到的为他们描述了一下情况”(温斯顿S.丘吉尔)
- To bring into comparison:比较，较量：She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.她拿自己的力量和危险的敌手进行较量
- To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement:量出，称出；分出：标出或分出，通常参考一给定的测量单位：measure out a pint of milk.量出一品脱牛奶
- To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete:分配；给予：好像通过测量分配或发布；分配：The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.革命法庭给予严厉的法律制裁
- To serve as a measure of:用作…的计量单位：The inch measures length.英寸是长度的测量单位
- To consider or choose with care; weigh:权衡，衡量，斟酌：He measures his words with caution.他仔细斟酌着字句
- Archaic To travel over:【古语】 前进，经过（一段距离）："We must measure twenty miles today"(Shakespeare)“我今天必须走20英里”(莎士比亚)
v.intr.（不及物动词）- To have a measurement of:测量结果是：The room measures 12 by 20 feet.房间的面积是12×20英尺
- To take a measurement.（测）量
- To allow of measurement:易于测量：White sugar measures more easily than brown.白糖比红糖易于测量
measure up - To be the equal of.相当于，等同于
- To have the necessary qualifications:合格，符合标准：a candidate who just didn't measure up.不符合标准的候选人
beyond measure - In excess.过度
- Without limit.无限度，无可估量
for good measure - In addition to the required amount.另外：附加于要求的数量
in a measure 或 in some measure - To a degree:在某种程度上：The new law was in a measure harmful.新的法律在某种程度上说是有害的
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French mesure 源自 古法语 mesure
- from Latin mēnsūra 源自 拉丁语 mēnsūra
- from mēnsus [past participle of] mētīrī [to measure] * see mē- 2源自 mēnsus mētīrī的过去分词 [测量，量出] * 参见 mē- 2
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