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measuring

UK //ˈmeʒərɪŋ//US //ˈmeʒərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'mesuren',来自古法语 'mesurer',最终源自拉丁语 'mensurare'(测量),与 'mensura'(测量)相关。

noun

❶ 测量或计量的行为或过程,指用工具或方法确定某物的尺寸、数量、程度等。

“Accurate measuring is essential in scientific experiments.”

(在科学实验中,精确测量至关重要。)

“The measuring of the room took longer than expected.”

(测量这个房间花费的时间比预期的要长。)

同义词:measurement, gauging, quantification

adjective

❶ 用于测量的,指工具或设备专门用来确定尺寸、数量等。

“He bought a new measuring cup for baking.”

(他买了一个新的量杯用于烘焙。)

“The measuring tape is missing from the toolbox.”

(工具箱里的卷尺不见了。)

同义词:measuring, metric, quantitative

常见短语

measuring stick — 一种用于测量长度的工具,通常是一根标有刻度的直杆。

“He used a measuring stick to check the height of the fence.”

(他用一根测量杆来检查篱笆的高度。)

measuring up — 达到或符合某种标准或期望,常用于评估人或事物的表现。

“The new employee is measuring up to the company's expectations.”

(这位新员工的表现达到了公司的期望。)