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measure

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ldoce_221_emea·sure1 /ˈmeʒə $ -ər/ ●●● S2 W2 verb
1  [transitiveT]TMMEASURE to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inches, metres etc 量，測量
The rainfall was measured over a three-month period.
對三個月内的降雨量進行了測量。
measure somebody for something (=measure someone in order to make clothes for them) 給某人量（衣服）尺寸
She was being measured for her wedding dress.
正在給她量尺寸做結婚禮服。
measure something in something
We can measure the energy that food provides in calories.
我們可以用卡路裏爲單位來測定食物提供的能量。
measuring jug/cup/tape (=one used for measuring) 量壺/量杯/卷尺
2  [transitiveT]JUDGE to judge the importance, value, or true nature of something 估量，衡量〔某物的重要性、價值或真正性質〕 SYN assess
Doctors say it is too early to measure the effectiveness of the drug.
醫生認爲現在衡量這種藥物的效果還太早。
measure something by something
Education shouldn’t be measured purely by examination results.
教育不應該純粹用考試成績來衡量。
3  [linking verb]TMMEASURE to be a particular size, length, or amount 〔某物的〕體積[長度，數額]爲…
The room measures 6 x 6 metres.
這房間的面積爲6米×6米。
The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
這次地震爲裏氏6.5級。
4  [transitiveT]TM if a piece of equipment measures something, it shows or records a particular kind of measurement 顯示；記錄
An odometer measures the number of miles your car travels.
汽車裏程表顯示汽車行駛的英裏數。
 PHRASAL VERBS
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measure• When full grown, the Blue Whale measures 110 feet in length.• The foam seat pad measures 19 by 22 inches and is a quarter-inch thick.• The tree in the backyard measures 30 feet in height.• Put the soil into a sack measuring 50 centimetres across.• Again, how many could be one in a set period of time would be measured.• Income must equal expenditure when all the sources of income and types of expenditure are classified and measured.• Some species of python have been measured at over 28 feet long.• Rabbits and other hunted animals do not need to measure distance accurately.• The yacht measures eighty-four feet and is fitted out to the highest standards.• Electrodes were attached to his chest in order to measure his heart rate.• Long enough that he stopped looking around, stopped measuring his relationship to his surroundings.• The value of government support to the industry can not be measured in terms of cash expenditures.• They measured it all out painstakingly.• Surgeons use a laser with a beam measuring less than the width of a human hair.• The nurse weighed me and measured my height.• Can you measure the desk to see if it'll fit into that corner?• Seismologists in Japan measured the earthquake at 7.7 on the Richter scale.• The GNP figures measure the rate of growth in the economy.• We should measure the wall before we buy new shelves.
measuring jug/cup/tape• Carefully leaving behind any dirt that has settled, pour water through fine-mesh strainer into 4-cup liquid measuring cup.• Combine remaining 1 / 2 cup buttermilk and vanilla in another bowl or measuring cup.• Strain fat from skillet and strain through paper towel into heatproof measuring cup.• You will also need a measuring cup, a teaspoon, and a tablespoon.• In the next box, a set of measuring cups and one of measuring spoons.• Neither measuring tape nor scissors were needed here.• You will need a measuring jug, shampoo and towels on hand.
measure something by something• You can't measure someone by the clothes they wear.
Related topics: Government, Measurement, Drink
measure2 ●●○ W2 noun [countableC]
1  action 行動PGDO BADLY an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problem 措施，辦法 SYN step
Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.
正在采取措施來降低該市的犯罪率。
drastic/tough/extreme etc measures
drastic measures to reduce traffic problems
減少交通問題的嚴厲措施
New safety measures were being demanded after last night’s horrific train crash.
昨晚發生嚴重的火車相撞事故後，民衆要求制定新的安全措施。
The new bridge was erected as a temporary measure to replace the one which was destroyed by floods.
建這座新橋是爲了臨時代替被洪水毀壞的那座橋。
precautionary/preventative measure (=something done to stop something bad from happening) 預防措施
He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.
他留院一晚以防萬一。
→5  See picture of thermometer 度計, kitchen scales BrE 【英】/kitchen scale AmE 【美】廚房秤, stopwatch 秒表 ... →4  See picture of 見圖 measure
2  half measures GOOD ENOUGHthings done to deal with a difficult situation that are not effective or firm enough 〔處理困難情況時〕不徹底的辦法，不痛不癢的辦法
This was no time for half measures and compromises.
這時候容不得敷衍和妥協。
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half measures• Learn your trade fully, do the job properly - no half measures.• There's no half measures to playing this way.• The only alternative to Lloyd George's lies were Asquith's half measures.• I suppose I was never contented with half measures.
3  SIGN/PROOF 標記/證明be a measure of something formalIMPORTANT be a sign of the importance, strength etc of something, or a way of testing or judging something 是…的體現；是…的評判標準
The flowers and tears at the funeral were a measure of the people’s love for her.
葬禮上的鮮花和淚水體現了人們對她的愛。
Exam results are not necessarily a true measure of a student’s abilities.
考試成績不一定就能真實說明一個學生的能力。
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a true measure of• The embracing stereoscopic action gives a truer measure of volume, mass and space.
4  AMOUNT 數量a measure of something LITTLE/NOT MUCHan amount of something good or something that you want, for example success or freedom 一定程度的…
The new law gives local governments a significant measure of control over their own finances.
新法規賦予地方政府相當大的財政自主權。
I met a number of sportsmen who had achieved a measure of success (=some success).
我結識了一些頗有成就的運動員。
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a measure of something• During concrete operations, affect acquires a measure of stability and consistency that was not present earlier.• The number of enquiries which a bureau receives can not be a measure of the value of or need for the service.• I even found a measure of excitement in this new, if tawdry, existence.• Mass is a measure of quantity of matter.• It is simply a measure of the energy supplied by any food or drink.• Many organisations and companies have been approached for support, with a measure of success.• For a decade, Jerusalem continued approaching Washington with a measure of humility, careful not to wear out its welcome.
5  unit of measurement 度量單位TMMEASURE
a) an amount or unit in a measuring system 計量[度量]單位
a table of weights and measures
度量衡表
b) DFDa standard amount of an alcoholic drink 〔酒的〕標準量
6  in large measure/in some measure AMOUNTa lot or quite a lot – used when talking about the reason or cause of something 在很大/某種程度上〔用於談論原因或事由〕
The improvements are due in large measure to his leadership.
這些進步在很大程度上要歸功於他的領導。
7  in equal measure used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing 在同樣程度上
I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure.
我既生氣又難堪。
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in equal measure• Blanche was irritated and entertained by his nervous chatter in equal measure.• He was jeered and cheered in equal measure by a group of about 100 students at the entrance.• I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure and hated them.• Bishop had known what was happening: the Guild of Adjudicators was famed and feared in equal measure amongst the Earth colonies.• By avoiding tax, you can enjoy power and luxury in equal measure.• Her doubts about its truth do not, in equal measure, dislodge her belief.• Neil Young commands fear and respect in equal measure.• Advertising proved a more fertile category, with decisions which set heads nodding and shaking in equal measure.
8  for good measure ADDin addition to what you have already done, given, or included 〔在已做好或已給出的某物之外〕再增加，外加
Why don’t you try phoning them one more time, for good measure?
你爲什麽不另外再打個電話給他們試試呢？
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for good measure• Take your governing body licence along for good measure.• And let's add Godel for good measure.• Network South East has its patriotic red, white, and blue bands with grey thrown in for good measure.• I gave her a good strong look just for good measure.• For the rest it's twenty five minutes of speed and skill ... and then two more laps for good measure.• This pudding also includes a little cocoa powder for good measure.• Add David Robinson for good measure.• Even old Henry Spalding, who had returned to Lapwai in the spring, added his signature for good measure.• Why don't you try calling them one more time, for good measure.
9  beyond measure BIGvery much or very great – used when you want to emphasize what you are saying 非常大；非常多；極其
Her work has improved beyond measure.
她的工作已大有進步。
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improved beyond measure• The City's ability to keep a secret appears to have improved beyond measure over the past two years.
10  the full measure of something formalALL/EVERYTHING the whole of something 某事物的全部
Ralph received the full measure of his mother’s devotion.
拉爾夫得到了他母親全部的關愛。
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the full measure of something• His poetry beautifully expresses the full measure of his joy.• The United States will continue to furnish you and your people with the fullest measure of support in this bitter fight.
11  in full measure COMPLETELY formal if someone gives something back in full measure, they give back as much as they received 全部地〔回報所受之物〕
They returned our hospitality in full measure.
他們以同樣的熱情款待回報了我們。
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in full measure• The love was returned in full measure.
12. have/get the measure of something JUDGEto become familiar with something, so that you can control or deal with it 熟悉某事物〔以便控制或處理〕
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have/get the measure of something• He may have the measure of the John Gosden-trained Anshan, running from stall 15.• Booth and Rowntree were more concerned with getting the measure of poverty than with trying to devise a general theory about it.
13  have/get the measure of somebody British EnglishBrEJUDGE to know what someone’s strengths and weaknesses are, so that you are able to deal with them or defeat them 摸清某人的底細，掂出某人的分量〔以便對付或將其打敗〕
She soon got the measure of her opponent.
她很快就掂出了對手的分量。
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have/get the measure of somebody• He may have the measure of the John Gosden-trained Anshan, running from stall 15.• Booth and Rowntree were more concerned with getting the measure of poverty than with trying to devise a general theory about it.
14. thing used for measuring 量具TMMEASURE something used for measuring, for example a piece of wood or a container 量具，量器 → tape measure
15. music 音樂 a group of notes and rests, separated from other groups by vertical lines, into which a piece of music is divided 小節 SYN British English bar
→ made-to-measure, → give somebody short measure at short1(23)
n COLLOCATIONS
verbs
take measures (=do something in order to deal with a problem)
We are taking measures to improve the situation.
adopt/introduce a measure (=start using a particular way of dealing with a problem)
The countries agreed to adopt measures to reduce pollution.
a measure is aimed at doing something
The measures were aimed at reducing the speed of cars on the roads.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + measure
a safety measure
New safety measures were implemented after the rail crash.
a security measure (=something done to keep a place safe from danger or crime)
Video surveillance cameras have been installed as a security measure.
a preventative/precautionary measure (=something done to prevent something bad)
Vaccination against disease is a sensible preventative measure.
a extreme measure
The public would not be in favour of such an extreme measure.
a drastic measure (=an extreme measure)
Drastic measures are needed if we are to combat global warming.
a temporary measure (=something done for a limited period of time to deal with a problem)
The tents were used as a temporary measure to replace homes destroyed in the floods.
a necessary measure
The army will take all necessary measures to protect the public.
an appropriate measure (=a measure that is suitable for a particular situation)
In the event of an assault, staff will need to take appropriate measures to defend themselves.
phrases
a package/series of measures (=a set of measures used to deal with something)
A package of road safety measures has been announced.
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measure• An inch is a measure of length.• Voters in Montana rejected a measure to increase cigarette tax.• Jones simply wanted a measure of respect from her co-workers.• a measure of bourbon• a table of U.S. standard weights and measures• Lawmakers are searching for the best measures to strengthen Social Security.• Drastic situations require drastic measures.• To make the drink, you will need one measure of red wine to two measures of lemonade.• Through the use of intelligence tests and other measures, at-tempts are made to estimate individual abilities.• The expenditure on science is another possible measure of growth, either nationally, or as numbers of research grants.• However, the Supreme Soviet criticized the government over its social protection measures.• Worse yet, the prices for the stocks in the portfolio are, by some measures, extremely high.• The House of Representatives had approved the measure on Nov. 14, the day after it was reported out of committee.• But the measure is still pending and has the backing of the Clinton administration and congressional leaders.• The measure, sponsored by Rep.• Intuitively, we should not expect widely differing results from these two measures in the assessment of portfolios.• Government officials refused to say what measures were being planned to deal with the refugee crisis.
precautionary/preventative measure• Center Jelani McCoy did not participate in the defensive drills as a precautionary measure.• One resident was taken to hospital with chest pains as a precautionary measure but was released after a check-up.• Tobacco that tolerates salinity is a precautionary measure against the rising tides that a changing climate will bring.• At this point a final precautionary measure is necessary.• We are monitoring the entire town to find out how preventative measures can influence the way people live.• Short confidentiality clauses in standard conditions are really only precautionary measures to be relied upon in an emergency.• Nevertheless, it is a serious condition if the eye is affected, and sensible precautionary measures should be taken.
weights and measures• But weights and measures inspectors are never satisfied to simply eyeball things.• Additional information includes tables of weights and measures and basic and commercial information on individual countries.• Also, enforcement is carried out in the same way by the weights and measures authorities, sections 27-33.• As the recipes come from different cooks, the weights and measures may vary slightly, depending on the author.• I am only implementing the weights and measures legislation that the previous Labour Government introduced.
From Longman Business Dictionary
measuremea·sure1 /ˈmeʒə-ər/ noun
1[countableC] an official action, taken to deal with a particular problem
The company has had to take cost-cutting measures, including reducing spending on certain marketing programs.
→ austerity measure
2a measure of something a way of measuring or calculating something
Gross domestic product is the Commerce Department’s main measure of U.S. economic output.
Car sales are often seen as a measure of consumer confidence.
3[countableC, uncountableU] an amount or unit in a measuring system
a table of weights and measures
→ dry measure → liquid measure
measuremeasure2 verb [transitiveT]
to find out or calculate the amount or level of something
ways to measure and improve service quality
This country has the third highest standard of living, as measured by per capita GDP.
measure something against something
All currencies have historically been measured against gold.
measure something in something
Overseas sales, measured in dollars, rose 18% last year.
→ measure up
Origin measure2
(1100-1200) Old French mesure, from Latin mensura, from metiri “to measure”

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