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measured

UK //ˈmeʒəd//US //ˈmeʒərd//

词源

源自中古英语 'mesuren'(测量),最终来自拉丁语 'mensura'(测量、尺寸)。

adjective

❶ 指经过仔细考虑或控制的,通常形容行为、言语或态度谨慎且有分寸。

“She gave a measured response to the criticism.”

(她对批评做出了谨慎的回应。)

“His measured tone helped calm the situation.”

(他克制的语气帮助缓和了局势。)

❶ 指以固定单位或标准精确计算或评估的,常用于描述数量或时间。

“The medicine should be taken in measured doses.”

(这种药物应按精确剂量服用。)

“He ran the race with measured pace.”

(他以稳定的速度跑完了比赛。)

同义词:calculated, deliberate, controlled, precise, steady

常见短语

measured approach — 指一种谨慎且有计划的方法,通常用于描述处理复杂问题时的策略。

“The company adopted a measured approach to expanding into new markets.”

(公司采取了审慎的策略来拓展新市场。)

measured tone — 指说话时语气克制且不情绪化,常用于正式或敏感场合的交流。

“The diplomat spoke in a measured tone during the negotiations.”

(外交官在谈判中语气冷静克制。)