1 gauge noun
plural gauges also gages
plural gauges also gages
Learner's definition of GAUGE
1
[count] : an instrument that is used for measuring something测量仪器(或仪表) 2
[count] : something that can be used to measure or judge something else(测量或判断的)依据,尺度,标准—
usually singular通常用单数—
often + of 3
[noncount] : the distance between the rails of a railroad(铁道的)轨距 4
[noncount] : the thickness of something (such as a sheet of metal) or the diameter of wire or a screw(金属板等的)厚度;(金属线或螺丝的)直径 5
[noncount] : the size of a shotgun based on how big the inside of the barrel is(枪管的)口径 2 gauge verb
also US gage /ˈgeɪʤ/
gauges also gages; gauged also gaged; gauging also gaging
also US gage /ˈgeɪʤ/
gauges also gages; gauged also gaged; gauging also gaging
Learner's definition of GAUGE
[+ object]
1
: to make a judgment about (something)估计;判断 -
Home sales provide a useful way of gauging the overall state of the economy.住宅销量是衡量总体经济状况的一个很好的尺度。
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He accurately gauged the mood of the voters.他对选民的情绪做了准确的估计。
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I was gauging her reaction to the news.我在揣测她对这条新闻的反应。
2
: to measure (something) exactly准确测量(某物)