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8 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ noun

plural measures

¹ measure

/ˈmɛʒɚ/

noun

plural measures

Learner's definition of MEASURE

: an amount or degree of something数量；程度

[count]

She felt equal measures of hope and fear.她感到希望和恐惧各半。

— usually singular通常用单数

The province has gained a large measure of freedom.这个省获得了相当大的自主权。
Their children want a greater measure of independence. [=they want more independence]他们的孩子想有更大程度的独立。
The coating provides a measure of protection [=provides some protection] against corrosion.这个涂层起到了一定程度的抗腐蚀作用。
The proposal has been met with a measure [=a certain amount] of skepticism.这项提案遭到一些质疑。
The alarm system provides an added measure of security. [=provides more security]这个警报系统加强了安全性。

[noncount]

The show mixes comedy and drama in equal measure. [=in equal amounts]这个表演里的喜剧和戏剧因素参半。
He returned their hostility in full measure. [=he was as hostile toward them as they were toward him]他以同样的敌视情绪回应了他们。
The company's success is due in no small measure to her talents. [=its success is largely due to her talents]公司的成功在很大程度上归功于她的才干。
Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge.他们的行动在很大程度上是出于复仇的欲望。
An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum.像这样的场合需要一定程度的端庄得体。

[count]

a : something (such as a cup or a ruler) that is used to measure things量具；量器 — see also tape measure

b : a unit used in measuring something计量单位；量度单位

The meter is a measure of length.米是长度单位。
The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures.这本词典附有度量衡表。

— see also made-to-measure

[count] : an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result措施；办法

The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers.立法机关通过了一项旨在保护消费者的措施。
The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures.州长提出了一些削减成本的措施。
They were forced to resort to desperate/extreme measures.他们被迫采取极端手段。
protective/punitive/preventive measures保护性/惩罚性/预防性措施
We need to take measures to protect ourselves.我们需要采取措施保护自己。

[count] : a sign or indication of something象征；迹象 — usually singular通常用单数

Wealth is not a measure of happiness.财富不是幸福的象征。
Her willingness to compromise is a measure of how much she's changed.她愿意妥协表明她已经有了很大的改变。

[count] : a way of judging something判断；衡量

The company is a success by any measure.无论怎么衡量，这家公司都是成功的。
Are IQ tests the best measure of intelligence?智商测试是衡量智力的最好方法吗？

[count] chiefly US, music : a part of a line of written music that is between two vertical lines or the group of beats between these lines小节

a brief clarinet solo in the third measure第三小节中的一小段单簧管独奏
Can you hum a few measures [=bars] of that song?那首歌你能哼几小节吗？

beyond measure

formal

: to a very great degree非常；极度

an artist who is talented beyond (all) measure [=who is exceptionally talented]才华横溢的艺术家
Her joy was beyond measure. [=she was very happy]她无比开心。

for good measure

: as something added or extra额外的；附加的；另外的

He performed his most recent songs, and then threw in a couple of old ones for good measure.他演唱了他最近的几首新歌，然后又加唱了几首老歌。

have/take/get the measure of (someone)

chiefly British or have/take/get someone's measure

: to have or get a good understanding about what is needed to defeat or deal with (someone you are competing against)摸清…的底细；了解…的实力

She failed to take the measure of her opponent. [=she failed to realize how good her opponent was]她未能准确判断对手的实力。

² measure /ˈmɛʒɚ/ verb

measures; measured; measuring

² measure

/ˈmɛʒɚ/

verb

measures; measured; measuring

Learner's definition of MEASURE

[+ object]

a : to find out the size, length, or amount of (something)量；测量；计量

using a ruler to measure a piece of paper用尺子量一张纸的尺寸
an instrument for measuring air pressure测量气压的工具
I measured [=estimated] the distance with my eye.我目测了这段距离。
mental abilities measured by IQ testing通过智商测试测量出的心智能力

b : to find out the size of (someone) for clothing量尺寸

He's being measured for a new suit.他正在为做新衣服量尺寸。

[+ object] : to judge the importance, value, or extent of (something)衡量，判断（某事物的重要性、价值、程度等）

It's difficult to measure [=evaluate] the importance of these events.很难考量这些事件的重要性。
His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity.他的成功不能只是根据他受欢迎的程度来衡量。

— often + against

Her accomplishments need to be measured against [=compared with] those of her predecessor.衡量她的成就需要与她前任的成就相比较才能得出结论。

[linking verb] : to have a specified size有…尺寸

The cloth measures 3 meters.这块布有3米长。
The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long.这间屋子有15英尺宽30英尺长。

measure off

[phrasal verb]

measure off (something) also measure (something) off

: to measure (something) and mark its edges or its beginning and ending量出；划分

They measured off a half-acre plot for the house lot.他们划出一块半英亩的土地作宅基地。
He measured off three yards of cloth.他量出三码布。

measure out

[phrasal verb]

measure out (something) also measure (something) out

: to measure and remove (something) from a larger amount量出，取出（所需量）

She carefully measured out three cups of flour.她小心地量出了三杯面粉。

measure up

[phrasal verb]

: to be as good as expected or needed符合，达到（预期或需要）

His early works were promising, but his recent films haven't measured up. [=his recent films haven't been as good as his early ones]他早期的作品初露锋芒，但他近期的电影有失水准。

— often + to

His recent films haven't measured up to his earlier works.他近期的电影不如早期作品。
Her work didn't measure up to our expectations. [=was not as good as we expected it to be]她的作品没有达到我们的预期。

— measurer

/ˈmɛʒɚrɚ/ noun, plural measurers [count]

IELTS BNC: 889 COCA: 941

measure

1 of 2

noun

mea·sure ˈme-zhər

ˈmā-

a(1)

: an adequate or due portion

all too few of the British actresses … have received their measure of remembrance

Saturday Review

(2)

: a moderate degree

also : moderation, temperance

(3)

: a fixed or suitable limit : bounds

rich beyond measure

: the dimensions, capacity, or amount of something ascertained by measuring

took his measure for a coat

: an estimate of what is to be expected (as of a person or situation)

the measure of their tragedy is now beyond our imagination

G. F. Kennan

d(1)

: a measured quantity

(2)

: amount, degree

giving children a greater measure of freedom

: an instrument (such as a yardstick) or utensil (such as a graduated cup) for measuring

b(1)

: a standard or unit of measurement see Weights and Measures Table

(2)

: a system of standard units of measure

metric measure

: the act or process of measuring

settled by a measure made by a surveyor

a(1)

: melody, tune

(2)

: dance

especially : a slow and stately dance

: rhythmic structure or movement : cadence: such as

(1)

: poetic rhythm measured by temporal (see temporal entry 1 sense 3) quantity or accent

specifically : meter

(2)

: musical time

c(1)

: a grouping of a specified number of musical beats located between two consecutive vertical lines on a staff

(2)

: a metrical unit : foot

: an exact divisor of a number

6 being the greatest common measure of 42 and 12

: a basis or standard of comparison

wealth is not a measure of happiness

: a step planned or taken as a means to an end

took strong measures against the rebels

specifically : a proposed legislative act

sponsored an anti-inflation measure in the senate

measure

2 of 2

verb

measured; measuring ˈme-zhə-riŋ

ˈmā-;

ˈmezh-riŋ,

ˈmāzh-

transitive verb

: to choose or control with cautious restraint : regulate

measure his acts

: to regulate by a standard : govern

: to allot or apportion in measured amounts

measure out three cups

: to lay off by making measurements

: to ascertain the measurements of

: to estimate or appraise by a criterion

measures his skill against his rival

archaic : to travel over : traverse

: to serve as a means of measuring

a thermometer measures temperature

intransitive verb

: to take or make a measurement

: to have a specified measurement

measurer

ˈme-zhər-ər

ˈmā-;

ˈmezh-rə-

ˈmāzh-

noun

Example Sentences

Noun She felt equal measures of hope and fear. Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge. An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum. The meter is a measure of length. The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures. The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers. The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures. They were forced to resort to desperate measures. We need to take measures to protect ourselves. Verb using a ruler to measure a piece of paper an instrument for measuring air pressure mental abilities measured by IQ testing He's being measured for a new suit. His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity. The cloth measures 3 meters. The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If passed, the measure legalizes possession of up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana and allows people 21 and older to grow two plants at home.

Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 The measure would urge all states to limit the non-criminal use of peyote to religious, ceremonial and cultural purposes only, as it is stated in the American Indian Religious Freedom Act amendments of 1994.

Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 The measure sets up a framework for the first statewide water and sewer rate assistance program in the country, according to groups that sponsored the bill.

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 The measure lifted from six to eight the number of votes on the 11-member body required to effect change.

Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The measure was one of a list of additional sanctions and export controls the United States adopted on Thursday in relation to Russia.

Jeanne Whalen, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The groups asked the judge to declare the ballot issue invalid or block its enforcement if the measure passes.

Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Apple says the measure is a useful indicator of overall body temperature, which can be used to detect changes in the baseline over a period of time to detect changes in your routine and even illness.

Brett Williams, Men's Health, 15 Sep. 2022 After the measure failed to pass the NRB in February, the DNR was forced to abandon it.

Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022

Verb

The Lab analysts also measure changes in skin's firmness before and after the same time period with the Cutometer machine, which gauges skin laxity.

Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 The ratings only measure U.S. audiences, not those in other countries, and currently only include Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video.

Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 This rash is just one visible sign of inflammation, but a doctor can measure inflammatory markers in your blood, Benjamin Ungar, MD, an assistant professor in the department of dermatology of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, tells SELF.

Mara Santilli, SELF, 12 Sep. 2022 As of Tuesday morning, Earl’s maximum sustained winds measure in at 65 mph.

Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Modern online businesses measure performance in milliseconds—and can attach a dollar amount to them.

Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Other charts measure traditional and contemporary jazz, and traditional and crossover classical music, both together and in the more specific genres themselves.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The monitors measure the outside temperature and alert trainers and coaches if the heat index gets too high and alterations to practice need to be made.

Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2022 Typical ladders measure 15 feet and cover two stories of your home.

oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English mesure "act of measuring, instrument for measuring, standard unit of quantity, size, measurable amount, proper proportion, moderation, tempurance," borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin mensūra "act of measuring, dimension determined by measurement, amount, instrument for measuring," from mensus, past participle of mētior, mētīrī "to determine the extent of, mark off by measuring" + -ūra -ure; mētior verbal derivative of an Indo-European noun *meh₁-ti- "act of measuring" (whence Old English mǣth "measure, degree, efficacy," Greek mêtis "measure, skill, craft," Sanskrit māti- "measure, correct understanding"), nominal derivative of a verbal base *meh₁-, whence, as a reduplicated present, Sanskrit mímite "(s/he) measures, shares," Avestan framimaθā "(s/he) should arrange"

Note: The irregular past participle mensus, alongside a regular derivative mētītus only found in later classical texts, may have been formed by analogy with pensus, past participle of pendere "to weigh."

Verb

Middle English mesuren "to calculate the measurements of, determine the extent of by measuring, apportion, moderate, control, judge," borrowed from Anglo-French mesurer, going back to Late Latin mensūrāre "to calculate the measurements of," derivative of mensūra measure entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of measure was in the 13th century

IELTS BNC: 889 COCA: 941

measure

noun¹

official action to deal with a problem處理問題的正式行動

ADJECTIVE | ... OF MEASURES | VERB + MEASURE | MEASURE + VERB | PREPOSITION

ADJECTIVE

➤appropriate, effective, necessary, practical適當的／有效的／必要的／實際的措施

◇We urge you to adopt all necessary measures to guarantee people's safety.我們敦促你們採取一切必要措施以保證人民的安全。

➤key關鍵步驟

➤extraordinary, special非常規／特別措施

◇We had to resort to extraordinary measures to find employees.我們不得不採取非常規措施來尋求雇員。

➤simple簡單的步驟

▸➤desperate, draconian, drastic, extreme, harsh, radical, repressive, strong, tough極端的措施；嚴酷的措施；高壓措施；強硬的措施

▸➤emergency, urgent (especially BrE) 應急／緊急措施

▸➤interim, short-term, stopgap, temporary臨時措施；短期措施；權宜措施

➤additional附加措施

▸➤defensive, precautionary, preventative, preventive防禦措施；預防措施

▸➤disciplinary, punitive懲戒措施；懲罰手段

▸➤corrective, remedial糾正／補救措施

▸➤protective, safety, security防護措施；安全措施

◇New security measures were implemented to prevent further violence.實施了新的安保措施以防止更多暴力事件發生。

➤conservation, control保護／控制措施

◇Development of new water sources needs to be combined with conservation measures.新水源的開發需要與節約措施相結合。

➤austerity, cost-cutting, economy, efficiency緊縮／縮減開支的／節約／提高效率的措施

▸➤economic, policy經濟／政策措施

▸➤government政府舉措

... OF MEASURES

➤package, raft, range, series, set (especially NAmE) 一攬子／一大堆／一整套／一系列／一套措施

◇a package of measures aimed at cutting pollution旨在減少污染的一攬子措施

VERB + MEASURE

➤employ, implement, impose, institute, introduce, take, use採取措施；實施措施；推行措施

◇Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.現正採取特別措施以保護當地的供水。

◇The authorities are using increasingly repressive measures.當局在實施越來越嚴厲的遏制措施。

➤adopt, approve, enact, pass採取／批准／制訂／通過措施

◇The Committee unanimously approved the measure.委員會一致批准了這項措施。

➤defeat, oppose, veto擊敗／反對／否決措施

◇The mayor threatened to veto a measure passed by the city council.市長揚言要否決市議會通過的一項舉措。

➤propose, suggest提出措施

MEASURE + VERB

➤be aimed at sth, be designed to, be intended to措施旨在⋯；措施意在⋯

PREPOSITION

➤measure against反對⋯的措施

◇tougher measures against racism反對種族主義的更為強硬的措施

➤measure for用以⋯的措施

◇measures for reducing delays減少延誤的措施

measure

noun²

amount/quantity of sth數量

ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES

ADJECTIVE

➤broad, considerable, fair, generous, great, significant, substantial, wide相當大的量；大量；可觀的數量

PREPOSITION

➤measure of⋯數量的⋯

◇He poured me a generous measure of gin.他給我倒了一大杯杜松子酒。

PHRASES

➤in considerable, large, some, etc. measure在相當大、很大、一定等程度上

◇His success was due in large measure to your help.他的成功很大程度上歸功於你的幫助。

➤in equal measure在相同程度上

◇He's been praised and condemned in equal measure.他得到的讚揚和指責各佔一半。

➤in no small measure在很大程度上

measure

noun³

unit of size/quantity大小或數量單位

ADJECTIVE | VERB + MEASURE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES

ADJECTIVE

➤accurate, direct, fair, objective, precise準確的測算；直接的測量；如實的計量；精確的測量

◇This figure alone is not a fair measure of our success.單憑這個數字不能公正地衡量我們的成功。

➤broad寬泛的衡量指標

◇GDP is considered the broadest measure of a country's economic activity.國內生產總值被認為是衡量一個國家經濟活動的最寬泛指標。

➤indirect間接的測量

➤important重要的指標

◇The price of housing relative to income is an important measure of real income.房價與收入之比是衡量實際收入的一個重要指標。

➤quantitative, statistical定量／統計測量

◇They tried to formulate a quantitative measure of well-being.他們試圖制訂一套測量幸福感的定量指標。

➤standard, standardized標準／標準化度量

◇Higher scores on this standardized measure indicate greater creativity.在這套標準化測試中得分越高表明創造力越強。

➤imperial, metric英制／公制計量

➤behavioural/behavioral, performance行為準則；業績指標

◇Companies can use their stock price as a performance measure.公司可以其股票價格作為一項業績指標。

VERB + MEASURE

➤calculate, derive, obtain計算尺寸；得出指標

◇This measure is obtained by dividing corporate profits by corporate bond yields.這項指標是企業利潤除以企業債券收益得出的。

➤provide提供指標

◇This figure provides an objective measure of risk.這個數字提供了客觀的風險指標。

PREPOSITION

➤measure of⋯的度量

◇an accurate measure of length精確的長度度量

PHRASES

➤weights and measures度量衡

measure

noun⁴

sign of sth標誌

ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION

ADJECTIVE

➤crude, reliable, simple, true, useful, valid粗略的／可靠的／簡單的／真正的／有用的／有效的標準

◇A reliable measure of progress is whether your children can do something they couldn't do before.衡量孩子是否有進步的一個可信標準是看他們能否做以前不會做的事情。

➤important重要的標誌

◇Accepting the lower salary was seen as an important measure of commitment.能夠接受低薪被認為是奉獻精神的重要體現。

PREPOSITION

➤measure of⋯的標準

◇Landed income was the true measure of the gentry.來自土地的收入是衡量是否是鄉紳的真正標準。

measure

noun⁵

(NAmE)

in music音樂

➡ see also

bar

ADJECTIVE | VERB + MEASURE | PREPOSITION

ADJECTIVE

➤first, opening第一／開頭的小節

◇The band began playing the opening measures.樂隊開始演奏開頭幾個小節。

VERB + MEASURE

➤hear, play, sing聽到／演奏／演唱小節

◇He placed his fingers on the keys and played a few measures.他把手指放到鍵盤上演奏了幾個小節。

PREPOSITION

➤measure of⋯的小節

◇the first few measures of Mozart's third violin concerto莫扎特第三小提琴協奏曲的開頭幾個小節

➤per measure, to a/the measure每小節；一個小節

◇a steady rhythm of four beats to a measure每小節 4 拍的穩定節奏

measure

verb¹

find the size of sth求出尺寸

ADVERB | VERB + MEASURE | PREPOSITION

ADVERB

➤accurately, exactly, precisely, reliably精確地測量；可靠地測量

➤empirically, objectively, quantitatively經驗性地／客觀地／定量測項目

◇Education policy places too much emphasis on things that can be quantitatively measured.教育政策過於強調可定量測量的事項。

➤carefully認真測量

▸➤directly直接測量

◇Any type of data that could not be directly measured was rejected.任何無法直接測量的數據都未採用。

➤indirectly間接測量

▸➤easily容易測量

▸➤experimentally用實驗的方法測量

▸➤up測量

◇We need to measure up the room for a new carpet.我們需要量一下房間的尺寸，好買一塊新地毯。

VERB + MEASURE

➤be able to, can能夠測量；能測量

◇You can now measure its length more accurately.你現在可以更準確地測量它的長度了。

➤be easy to, be possible to容易／有可能測量

▸➤be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to難以測量；無法測量

PREPOSITION

➤for為⋯測量

◇She's being measured for her wedding outfit.她正在量身訂做結婚禮服。

➤in以⋯為單位計量

◇Cloth is measured in yards.布料以碼來計量。

measure

verb²

judge the importance/value/effect of sth判斷重要性、價值或影響

ADVERB | VERB + MEASURE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES

ADVERB

➤easily容易估量

◇The policy's impact cannot be easily measured.這一政策的影響難以估量。

➤effectively有效地衡量

▸➤objectively客觀地衡量

VERB + MEASURE

➤can能衡量

▸➤be easy to, be possible to容易估量；有可能衡量

▸➤be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to難以估量；無法衡量

◇It is hard to measure the benefits to society of the system.很難估量這個制度的社會效益。

➤be used to用來衡量

◇the criteria that are used to measure performance用來衡量表現的標準

PREPOSITION

➤according to根據⋯衡量

◇Is it really possible to measure the skills of such jobs according to objective standards?真的可以用客觀的標準來衡量這類工作的技能嗎？

➤against對照⋯衡量

◇The school's performance is measured against a strict set of criteria.學校的工作業績是根據一套嚴格的標準來衡量的。

➤by以⋯衡量

◇The policy's effectiveness cannot be measured by numbers alone.這項政策的成效不能僅用數字來衡量。

➤in terms of從⋯方面衡量

◇Success cannot be measured merely in terms of the size of your salary.成功與否不能僅以工資的多少來衡量。

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➤a method of measuring sth, a way of measuring sth衡量⋯的方法

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