| 单词 | measure |
| 释义 | measure noun¹ 1official action to deal with a problem处理问题的正式行动adjective | ... of measures | verb + measure | measure + verb | preposition adjective➤appropriate, effective, necessary, practical适当的／有效的／必要的／实际的措施◆we urge you to adopt all necessary measures to guarantee people's safety.我们敦促你们采取一切必要措施以保证人民的安全。➤key关键步骤➤extraordinary, special非常规／特别措施◆we had to resort to extraordinary measures to find employees.我们不得不采取非常规措施来寻求雇员。➤simple简单的步骤▸➤desperate, draconian, drastic, extreme, harsh, radical, repressive, strong, tough极端的措施；严酷的措施；高压措施；强硬的措施▸➤emergency, urgent (especially bre) 应急／紧急措施▸➤interim, short-term, stopgap, temporary临时措施；短期措施；权宜措施➤additional附加措施▸➤defensive, precautionary, preventative, preventive防御措施；预防措施▸➤disciplinary, punitive惩戒措施；惩罚手段▸➤corrective, remedial纠正／补救措施▸➤protective, safety, security防护措施；安全措施◆new security measures were implemented to prevent further violence.实施了新的安保措施以防止更多暴力事件发生。➤conservation, control保护／控制措施◆development of new water sources needs to be combined with conservation measures.新水源的开发需要与节约措施相结合。➤austerity, cost-cutting, economy, efficiency紧缩／缩减开支的／节约／提高效率的措施▸➤economic, policy经济／政策措施▸➤government政府举措... of measures➤package, raft, range, series, set (especially name) 一揽子／一大堆／一整套／一系列／一套措施◆a package of measures aimed at cutting pollution旨在减少污染的一揽子措施verb + measure➤employ, implement, impose, institute, introduce, take, use采取措施；实施措施；推行措施◆special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.现正采取特别措施以保护当地的供水。◆the authorities are using increasingly repressive measures.当局在实施越来越严厉的遏制措施。➤adopt, approve, enact, pass采取／批准／制订／通过措施◆the committee unanimously approved the measure.委员会一致批准了这项措施。➤defeat, oppose, veto击败／反对／否决措施◆the mayor threatened to veto a measure passed by the city council.市长扬言要否决市议会通过的一项举措。➤propose, suggest提出措施measure + verb➤be aimed at sth, be designed to, be intended to措施旨在⋯；措施意在⋯preposition➤measure against反对⋯的措施◆tougher measures against racism反对种族主义的更为强硬的措施➤measure for用以⋯的措施◆measures for reducing delays减少延误的措施measure noun² 2amount/quantity of sth数量adjective | preposition | phrases adjective➤broad, considerable, fair, generous, great, significant, substantial, wide相当大的量；大量；可观的数量preposition➤measure of⋯数量的⋯◆he poured me a generous measure of gin.他给我倒了一大杯杜松子酒。phrases➤in considerable, large, some, etc. measure在相当大、很大、一定等程度上◆his success was due in large measure to your help.他的成功很大程度上归功于你的帮助。➤in equal measure在相同程度上◆he's been praised and condemned in equal measure.他得到的赞扬和指责各占一半。➤in no small measure在很大程度上measure noun³ 3unit of size/quantity大小或数量单位adjective | verb + measure | preposition | phrases adjective➤accurate, direct, fair, objective, precise准确的测算；直接的测量；如实的计量；精确的测量◆this figure alone is not a fair measure of our success.单凭这个数字不能公正地衡量我们的成功。➤broad宽泛的衡量指标◆gdp is considered the broadest measure of a country's economic activity.国内生产总值被认为是衡量一个国家经济活动的最宽泛指标。➤indirect间接的测量➤important重要的指标◆the price of housing relative to income is an important measure of real income.房价与收入之比是衡量实际收入的一个重要指标。➤quantitative, statistical定量／统计测量◆they tried to formulate a quantitative measure of well-being.他们试图制订一套测量幸福感的定量指标。➤standard, standardized标准／标准化度量◆higher scores on this standardized measure indicate greater creativity.在这套标准化测试中得分越高表明创造力越强。➤imperial, metric英制／公制计量➤behavioural/behavioral, performance行为准则；业绩指标◆companies can use their stock price as a performance measure.公司可以其股票价格作为一项业绩指标。verb + measure➤calculate, derive, obtain计算尺寸；得出指标◆this measure is obtained by dividing corporate profits by corporate bond yields.这项指标是企业利润除以企业债券收益得出的。➤provide提供指标◆this figure provides an objective measure of risk.这个数字提供了客观的风险指标。preposition➤measure of⋯的度量◆an accurate measure of length精确的长度度量phrases➤weights and measures度量衡measure noun⁴ 4sign of sth标志adjective | preposition adjective➤crude, reliable, simple, true, useful, valid粗略的／可靠的／简单的／真正的／有用的／有效的标准◆a reliable measure of progress is whether your children can do something they couldn't do before.衡量孩子是否有进步的一个可信标准是看他们能否做以前不会做的事情。➤important重要的标志◆accepting the lower salary was seen as an important measure of commitment.能够接受低薪被认为是奉献精神的重要体现。preposition➤measure of⋯的标准◆landed income was the true measure of the gentry.来自土地的收入是衡量是否是乡绅的真正标准。measure noun⁵ 5 (name) in music音乐 ➡ see also bar adjective | verb + measure | preposition adjective➤first, opening第一／开头的小节◆the band began playing the opening measures.乐队开始演奏开头几个小节。verb + measure➤hear, play, sing听到／演奏／演唱小节◆he placed his fingers on the keys and played a few measures.他把手指放到键盘上演奏了几个小节。preposition➤measure of⋯的小节◆the first few measures of mozart's third violin concerto莫扎特第三小提琴协奏曲的开头几个小节➤per measure, to a/the measure每小节；一个小节◆a steady rhythm of four beats to a measure每小节 4 拍的稳定节奏measure verb¹ 1find the size of sth求出尺寸adverb | verb + measure | preposition adverb➤accurately, exactly, precisely, reliably精确地测量；可靠地测量➤empirically, objectively, quantitatively经验性地／客观地／定量测项目◆education policy places too much emphasis on things that can be quantitatively measured.教育政策过于强调可定量测量的事项。➤carefully认真测量▸➤directly直接测量◆any type of data that could not be directly measured was rejected.任何无法直接测量的数据都未采用。➤indirectly间接测量▸➤easily容易测量▸➤experimentally用实验的方法测量▸➤up测量◆we need to measure up the room for a new carpet.我们需要量一下房间的尺寸，好买一块新地毯。verb + measure➤be able to, can能够测量；能测量◆you can now measure its length more accurately.你现在可以更准确地测量它的长度了。➤be easy to, be possible to容易／有可能测量▸➤be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to难以测量；无法测量preposition➤for为⋯测量◆she's being measured for her wedding outfit.她正在量身订做结婚礼服。➤in以⋯为单位计量◆cloth is measured in yards.布料以码来计量。measure verb² 2judge the importance/value/effect of sth判断重要性、价值或影响adverb | verb + measure | preposition | phrases adverb➤easily容易估量◆the policy's impact cannot be easily measured.这一政策的影响难以估量。➤effectively有效地衡量▸➤objectively客观地衡量verb + measure➤can能衡量▸➤be easy to, be possible to容易估量；有可能衡量▸➤be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to难以估量；无法衡量◆it is hard to measure the benefits to society of the system.很难估量这个制度的社会效益。➤be used to用来衡量◆the criteria that are used to measure performance用来衡量表现的标准preposition➤according to根据⋯衡量◆is it really possible to measure the skills of such jobs according to objective standards?真的可以用客观的标准来衡量这类工作的技能吗？➤against对照⋯衡量◆the school's performance is measured against a strict set of criteria.学校的工作业绩是根据一套严格的标准来衡量的。➤by以⋯衡量◆the policy's effectiveness cannot be measured by numbers alone.这项政策的成效不能仅用数字来衡量。➤in terms of从⋯方面衡量◆success cannot be measured merely in terms of the size of your salary.成功与否不能仅以工资的多少来衡量。phrases➤a method of measuring sth, a way of measuring sth衡量⋯的方法☞ weights and measuresmeasure /meʒə(r)/ noun1. [countable] a way of judging or measuring sth 衡量标准◆a measure of us consumer confidence 美国消费者信心的衡量标准◆the consumer price index is a key measure of inflation at the retail level. 消费品物价指数是零售层面上通货膨胀的重要度量标准。◆ the standard industry measure (= the one used by most companies) 标准的行业尺度 syn metric ⨁ a broad / common / good / key / reliable measure of sth某事物广泛的／通常的／合适的／关键的／可靠的衡量标准 ⨁ a measure of demand / growth / inflation / performance / sales需求／增长／通胀／业绩／销售额的衡量标准 2. [countable, uncountable] a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of sth; a system or scale of these units 计量单位；度量法◆weights and measures 度量衡◆dry/liquid measure 干量；液量3. [countable] measure(s) (to do sth) an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim 手段；措施；策略；办法◆banks are introducing measures to make it easier for customers to change accounts. 银行正准备采取措施使顾客变更账号更为容易。◆the factory in wales was closed down as an economy measure (= to save money). 为节约开支，威尔士的这家工厂被关闭。⨁ austerity / cost-cutting / economy measures节约／成本削减／节约措施 ⨁ emergency / precautionary / preventive / safety / security measures紧急／预防／安全措施 ⨁ drastic / effective / necessary / tough measures极端的／有效的／必要的／强硬的措施 ⨁ to adopt / introduce / take measures (to do sth)采取措施（做某事） measure /meʒə(r)/ verb 1. [transitive] to judge the importance, value or effect of sth 估量；衡量◆the data is used to measure economic growth. 这些数据用于衡量经济增长。◆assessments are an effective way of measuring staff performance. 评估是衡量员工业绩的有效方法。◆it's difficult to measure the impact of our ads. 我们广告的效果很难衡量。 2. [transitive] to find the size, quantity, etc. of sth in standard units 度量；测量◆a device for measuring temperature 测温装置◆any type of data that could not be directly measured was rejected. 任何无法直接进行度量的数据都被弃用了。◆measuring equipment/instruments 测量设备／仪器 3. [intransitive] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) to be a particular size, length, amount, etc. （尺寸、长度、数量等）量度为◆the room measures 4 metres by 6 metres. 这个房间宽 4 米长 6 米。 ●measure sb/sth against sb/sthto compare sb/sth with sb/sth 将某人（某事）与某人（某事）进行对比◆the figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors. 与我们的竞争对手相比，这些数字并不乐观。●measure up (to sth/sb) (usually used in negative sentences and questions 通常用于否定句和疑问句) to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed 符合标准；达到预期或要求◆unfortunately, he just didn't measure up to the task. 遗憾的是，他无力承担这项任务。◆the job failed to measure up to her expectations. 这项工作未能达到她的预期。☞ measure☞ measuremeasure [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim（官方的）措施，方法◆special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保护当地供水。◆tougher measures against racism are needed.需要对种族主义采用更强硬的措施。◆this is just a temporary measure, while the emergency exists.这仅仅是在紧急情况下采取的临时措施。◆the government introduced emergency measures to stave off an economic crisis.政府推行了紧急措施来暂时纾缓经济危机。measure [countable] a way of judging or measuring sth; a sign of the size or strength of sth判断；衡量；尺度；程度◆exam results are only one measure of a school's success.考试成绩只是衡量学校水平的其中一个标准。◆is this test a good measure of reading comprehension?这个测试是判断阅读理解能力的好方法吗？◆her hand trembled slightly, a measure of her anxiety.她的手微抖，表明她感到焦虑。measureverb [intransitive, transitive] ◆the main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft.主卧室宽 12 英尺，长 15 英尺。◆a ship's speed is measured in knots.轮船的速度以节来测量。◆this is a special device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere.这是用于测量大气层中辐射水平的一种专用仪器。measureverb [intransitive, transitive] ◆the main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft.主卧室宽 12 英尺，长 15 英尺。◆a ship's speed is measured in knots.轮船的速度以节来测量。◆this is a special device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere.这是用于测量大气层中辐射水平的一种专用仪器。measure¹/ˈmeʒə(r) ||; ˈmɛʒɚ/verb1. [i,t] to find the size, weight, quantity, etc of sb/sth in standard units by using an instrument 量，量度，测量（大小、轻重、数量等）: ◇to measure the height/width/length/depth of sth 测量某物的高度╱宽度╱长度╱深度◇could you measure the table to see if it will fit into our room? 请你量一量这桌子，看看是否适合我们的房间。 2. linking verb to be a certain height, width, length, etc 高度╱宽度╱长度等为…: ◇the room measures five metres across. 这房间有五米宽。 3. [t] measure sth (against sth) to judge the value or effect of sth （参照他物…）估量，衡量（某物的价值或效果）: ◇our sales do not look good when measured against those of our competitors. 跟我们竞争对手的销售额相比，我们的销售额看来不佳。 measure up (to sth) to be as good as you need to be or as sb expects you to be 达到，符合（要求或期望）: ◇did the holiday measure up to your expectations? 这假期符合你的期望吗？ measure²/ˈmeʒə(r) ||; ˈmɛʒɚ/noun1. [c] [usu.pl] an action that is done for a special reason 措施；办法: ◇the government is to take new measuresto reduce inflation. 政府正采取新措施来遏抑通货膨胀。◇as a temporary measure, the road will have to be closed. 作为临时措施，这条道路将要封闭。 2. [sing] (formal 正式)a/some measure of sth a certain amount of sth; some 一定数量；一些: ◇the play achieved a measure of success. 这戏剧获得了一定程度的成功。 3. [sing] a way of understanding or judging sth （了解或评估的）标准，尺度: ◇the school's popularity is a measure of the teachers' success. 学校的声望是衡量老师教学成绩的一项标准。 4. [c] a way of describing the size, amount, etc of sth 计量或测量的单位或标准: ◇a metre is a measure of length. 米是长度单位。 ☞look at tape measure. 参看tape measure。 5. (in music 音乐) (us 美) =bar¹(6)for good measure in addition to sth, especially to make sure that there is enough 另外，外加（尤指为了确保足够）: ◇he made a few extra sandwiches for good measure. 他另外又多做了几份三明治。 made to measure specially made or perfectly suitable for a particular person, use, etc 特地做的；完全合适的: ◇i'm getting a suit made to measure for the wedding. 我要为婚礼订做一套西装。 measure1 to measure something2 the number or amount that you get when you measure something3 an amount or quantity used for measuring something4 to be a particular size, length etc5 able to be measuredrelated wordssee alsocount/calculate,weigh,distance,amount,long,short,heavy,light,1. to measure something 测量某物 measure /ˈmeʒəʳ/ [transitive verb] to find out the size or amount of something, by using a special tool, machine, or system 测量；计量 can you measure the desk to see if it'll fit into that corner? 你把书桌量一量，看看是否能放进那边屋角，行吗? the gnp figures measure the rate of growth in the economy. 国民生产总值测量出经济增长的速度。 electrodes were attached to his chest in order to measure his heart rate. 他的胸部接上了电极以测量他的心率。measure something at something seismologists in japan measured the earthquake at 7.7 on the richter scale. 日本的地震学家测出这次地震为里氏7.7级。 some species of python have been measured at over 28 feet long. 经测量有些品种的大蟒长度有28英尺以上。 weigh /weɪ/ [transitive verb] to find out how heavy something is by measuring its weight with special equipment 称…重量 weigh all the ingredients carefully before mixing them together. 所有成分在搅和之前都要仔细称一下。weigh yourself every time i weigh myself i seem to have got heavier! 我每次称体重好像体重都增加了！ time /taɪm/ [transitive verb] to measure how long it takes for someone to do something or for something to happen 计时 we timed how long it took us to get there. 我们计算了到那里花了多少时间。 the swimming teacher always times us over 100 metres. 游泳指导教师总是测我们游100米的时间。be timed at 20 miles per hour/3 minutes etc the fastest big cat, the cheetah, has been timed at over 60 mph. 大型猫科动物中速度最快的是猎豹，曾经被测得奔跑速度超过每小时60英里。 take /teɪk/ [transitive verb] to measure how hot someone is, how fast their heart is beating etc, as part of a medical examination 测量［体温、心率等］ take somebody's pulse/temperature/blood pressure my mother took my temperature and sent me back to bed. 母亲给我量了体温，让我重新躺到床上。 the doctor will take your blood pressure and check your weight. 医生要给你量血压，称体重。 read /riːd/ [transitive verb] to look at the number or result that a piece of equipment is showing when you are using it to measure something 读，看［测量仪器上显示的数据］ someone came to read the electricity meter this morning. 今天早上有人来抄过电表了。 the nurse read the thermometer and told me that my temperature was normal. 护士看了体温计后告诉我说我的体温正常。 take a reading /ˌteɪk ə ˈriːdɪŋ/ [verb phrase] use this when a number or result often changes ［数据或结果经常发生变化时］读取数据 scientists took readings over several weeks and found that there was no unusual volcanic activity. 科学家读了几个星期的数据后发现没有不正常的火山活动。 meter /ˈmiːtəʳ/ [transitive verb] to measure how much of something such as gas, water, or electricity is used, so that the companies supplying the gas etc know how much their customers should pay 用计量器计算［以便计算用户的付费金额］ the gas is metered and they send you a bill every three months. 所用的煤气量经计量后，他们每三个月给你寄一张账单。 they've introduced a system of metering the amount of water used in a household. 他们采用了一套计量家用自来水使用量的方法。 gauge /geɪdʒ/ [transitive verb] to guess or judge in advance how much something will measure, use, cost etc, according to all the things that affect it ［事前］估算 recent polls have gauged the president's support at 85% or more. 最近的民意调查预测出对总统的支持率达到85%或更高。gauge how many/how much etc when all the figures are available, it should be possible to gauge how much we'll need to spend. 取得所有数据后应该就能够估算出我们需要花费多少了。 record /rɪˈkɔːʳd/ [transitive verb] to measure the size, speed etc of something and keep the information so that it can be used later 测量并记录 police recorded his speed at 99.04 miles per hour. 警方测出他的车速为每小时99.04英里。 last year the company recorded a profit of £1.4 million. 该公司去年取得140万英镑的利润。 quantify /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ, ˈkwɒntəfaɪǁˈkwɑːn-/ [transitive verb] formal to measure something and express it as a number or amount, so that it can be counted and compared to other amounts 【正式】测量；用数量表示 just quantifying your financial goals will make you feel more in control of your future. 用数字来表示你的财政目标可使你对未来感到更有把握。 in the uk, the operation will not be performed until the risks are better understood and quantified. 在英国，除非对动这类手术的危险性有足够的认识并经过测定，否则是不能做这类手术的。difficult/hard/impossible etc to quantify it's difficult to quantify how long it will take to finish the project. 很难测算出完成这一项目需要多长时间。2. the number or amount that you get when you measure something 测量某物得到的数或量 measurement /ˈmeʒəʳmənt/ [countable noun] a number or amount that you get when you measure something ［量得的］尺寸，大小；长［宽、深］度；面积；容积 what are the measurements of the bedroom? 这间卧室的长度和宽度是多少？take a measurement i'll just take a few measurements, then i can tell you how much paint you will need. 我要测量一下面积，然后就能告诉你需要多少油漆。waist/chest/hip etc measurement how much you measure around your waist, chest etc 腰围/胸围/臀围等 i think his chest measurement is 40, or maybe 42. 我估计他的胸围是40，也许是42。somebody's measurements someone's height, waist size etc 某人的尺寸［高度、腰围等］ i can easily alter the dress for you, but i'll need your exact measurements. 为你改一下这件衣服很方便的，但我要先准确地量一量你的尺寸。 reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/ [countable noun] a number or result that a piece of equipment shows when you are measuring something ［测量仪器所表示的］读数；度数；指示数 the electricity meter reading was much higher than i'd expected. 电表上的读数比我估计的要高出许多。 we use atmospheric pressure readings from barometers to forecast the weather. 我们利用气压计上的气压读数来预报天气。3. an amount or quantity used for measuring something 用于测量某物的数或量 unit /ˈjuːnɪt, ˈjuːnət/ [countable noun] a fixed quantity, length, or weight that is used for measuring something, for example a metre or a pint are units 单位 what's the unit of currency in india? 印度的货币单位是什么? it takes your body about an hour to burn up one unit of alcohol, such as half a pint of beer. 人体需要大约一小时分解一个单位的酒精量，比如半品脱啤酒之类。 the asteroids all lie between 2.2 and 3.3 astronomical units from the sun. 所有的小行星与太阳的距离都在2.2和3.3天文单位之间。unit of measurement a fathom is the unit of measurement used in calculating sea depth. 英寻是用于计算海底深度的单位。 measure /ˈmeʒəʳ/ [singular noun] measure of a certain amount of liquid, especially alcohol, that you measure in any small container ［液体的测量单位；标准量［尤指酒］ to make the drink, you will need one measure of red wine to two measures of lemonade. 这种饮料要用红葡萄酒和柠檬汁按一比二的配比来调制。 a measure of brandy 一杯量的白兰地4. to be a particular size, length etc 为某一大小、长短等 be /bi, strong biː/ [verb] to be a particular size, length, height, weight etc 是，有［某尺寸、长度、高度、重量等］ he's going on a diet. he's over two hundred pounds. 他打算节食，因为他的体重有二百多磅。 our present altitude is 30,000 feet, and our speed is 500 miles per hour. 我们现在的飞行高度是30,000英尺，速度是每小时500英里。be 10 cms long/wide/deep/high/tall the room's about six metres long and four metres wide. 这房间长约六米，宽约四米。be 10 cms in length/ in depth/in width etc at the shallow end, the pool's less than one metre in depth. 这水池浅的那一头不到一米深。 measure /ˈmeʒəʳ/ [verb] to have a particular length, height, width, or depth, especially when it is known exactly 有…长［高、宽或深］ the yacht measures eighty-four feet and is fitted out to the highest standards. 这艘游艇有84英尺长，按最高标准进行了装备。 surgeons use a laser with a beam measuring less than the width of a human hair. 外科医生使用一种激光器，其光束的宽度还不及人的头发。 weigh /weɪ/ [verb] to have a particular weight 重量为 the blue whale is a vast creature, weighing up to 30 tons. 蓝鲸是一种庞然大物，重达30吨。 our portable computer weighs 7 pounds and costs about $4000. 我们的手提电脑重7磅，价格约4,000美元。 allen is a fast runner, despite weighing 325 pounds and having a chest like a barrel. 艾伦跑得很快，虽然他体重达325磅，胸围宽得像个圆木桶。 how much do you weigh? 你体重多少？5. able to be measured 可以测量的 measurable /ˈmeʒərəbəl/ [adjective] if something is measurable, it is possible to measure it 可测量的 pain and suffering are not measurable. 痛苦和磨难是无法测量的。measurable benefits/improvements/results etc while the technique had little impact on infants, it produced measurable benefits with 7 to 9 year olds. 虽然这一技术对婴儿作用极小，却为7至9岁的儿童带来了可观的益处。 quantifiable /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪəbəl, ˈkwɒntəfaɪəbəlǁˈkwɑːn-/ [adjective] formal if something is quantifiable, it is possible to measure it and show it as a number or amount, so that it can be compared to other numbers or amounts 【正式】可测量的；可定量的 more complete and quantifiable data has come from the laboratory recently. 新近从实验室里得到了更多完整而且可定量的数据。 managers should have clear goals and their performance should be quantifiable. 经理应该有明确的目标，其工作表现也应该是可测定的。☞ measure¹☞ measure² |
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