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gauging

UK //ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ//US //ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'gagen',可能来自古法语 'jauge',意为测量标准或容器。

verb

❶ 测量或估计某物的尺寸、数量或程度,常用于评估情况或判断反应。

“The mechanic is gauging the thickness of the metal sheet.”

(机械师正在测量金属板的厚度。)

“She was gauging the audience's reaction to her speech.”

(她在评估观众对她演讲的反应。)

同义词:measuring, assessing, estimating, evaluating, judging

常见短语

gauging interest — 指通过调查或观察来了解人们对某事物的兴趣程度,常用于市场调研或活动策划。

“The company is gauging interest in their new product before launching it.”

(公司在推出新产品前正在评估市场对其的兴趣。)