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sizing

UK //ˈsaɪzɪŋ//US //ˈsaɪzɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'sise'(尺寸)+ 后缀 '-ing',最早可追溯至14世纪表示'按尺寸排列'的动作。

noun

❶ 指确定某物尺寸或大小的过程,常用于服装、鞋类等产品制造前测量规格的步骤。

“The sizing of this shirt runs small, so you might need a larger size.”

(这件衬衫的尺寸偏小,你可能需要选大一号。)

“Accurate sizing is crucial for online clothing stores to reduce returns.”

(准确的尺寸测量对网店减少退货至关重要。)

❶ 指用于处理材料表面以改变其特性的浆料或涂层,如在造纸或纺织工业中使用的化学物质。

“The paper went through a sizing process to make it water-resistant.”

(纸张经过上浆处理使其防水。)

“Textile sizing helps strengthen the yarn before weaving.”

(纺织上浆能在织布前增强纱线强度。)

同义词:dimensioning, measuring, grading, proportioning

verb

❶ 指调整或确定某物的尺寸大小,常用于技术或制造领域。

“The engineer is sizing the pipes for the new plumbing system.”

(工程师正在为新管道系统确定管径尺寸。)

“We're sizing the images to fit the website layout.”

(我们正在调整图片尺寸以适应网页布局。)

同义词:adjusting, scaling, proportioning, resizing

常见短语

size up — 评估或判断某事物的情况,常用于非正式场合表示打量或估量。

“It took me a moment to size up the situation before responding.”

(我花了一点时间评估形势才做出回应。)

size down — 选择比平时更小的尺寸,特指服装鞋帽等商品的尺寸选择。

“If you're between sizes, it's better to size down with this brand.”

(如果你介于两个尺码之间,这个品牌建议选小一码。)