
measure
词源
源自中古英语mesure,古法语mesure,最终来自拉丁语mensura(测量),与metiri(测量)相关。
noun
❶ 测量或计量的行为或过程,指用特定标准或工具确定物体的大小、数量或程度。
“We need to take accurate measurements before cutting the fabric.”
(在裁剪布料前我们需要进行精确测量。)
“The tailor used a tape measure for the fitting.”
(裁缝用卷尺进行尺寸测量。)
❶ 为特定目的采取的行动或步骤,通常指解决问题或达成目标的策略。
“The government introduced new measures to reduce pollution.”
(政府出台了减少污染的新措施。)
“Safety measures must be followed in the laboratory.”
(实验室必须遵守安全措施。)
verb
❶ 使用工具或标准确定某物的尺寸、数量或程度,进行量化评估。
“She measured the room before buying furniture.”
(她在购买家具前测量了房间尺寸。)
“The rainfall was measured at 50mm last night.”
(昨晚测得降雨量为50毫米。)
常见短语
beyond measure — 形容程度极大,无法用常规标准衡量,通常用于强调情感或价值的不可估量。
“Her kindness is beyond measure.”
(她的善良无法估量。)
measure up — 达到预期标准或要求,常用于评估人或事物是否符合特定条件。
“The new employee didn't measure up to our expectations.”
(新员工没有达到我们的期望标准。)