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measure

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Related topics: Measurement
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，测量
 The rainfall was measured over a three-month period.
对三个月内的降雨量进行了测量。
measure somebody for something (=measure someone in order to make clothes for them) 给某人量（衣服）尺寸
 She was being measured for her wedding dress.
正在给她量尺寸做结婚礼服。
measure something in something
 We can measure the energy that food provides in calories.
我们可以用卡路里为单位来测定食物提供的能量。
measuring jug/cup/tape (=one used for measuring) 量壶/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、价值或真正性质〕 SYN assess
 Doctors say it is too early to measure the effectiveness of the drug.
医生认为现在衡量这种药物的效果还太早。
measure something by something
 Education shouldn’t be measured purely by examination results.
教育不应该纯粹用考试成绩来衡量。
3  [linking verb]TMMEASURE to be a particular size, length, or amount 〔某物的〕体积[长度，数额]为…
 The room measures 6 x 6 metres.
这房间的面积为6米×6米。
 The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
这次地震为里氏6.5级。
4  [transitiveT]TM if a piece of equipment measures something, it shows or records a particular kind of measurement 显示；记录
 An odometer measures the number of miles your car travels.
汽车里程表显示汽车行驶的英里数。
 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.
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measure2 ●●○ W2 noun [countableC]  
1  action 行动PGDO BADLY an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problem 措施，办法 SYN step
 Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.
正在采取措施来降低该市的犯罪率。
drastic/tough/extreme etc measures
 drastic measures to reduce traffic problems
减少交通问题的严厉措施
 New safety measures were being demanded after last night’s horrific train crash.
昨晚发生严重的火车相撞事故后，民众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.
建这座新桥是为了临时代替被洪水毁坏的那座桥。
precautionary/preventative measure (=something done to stop something bad from happening) 预防措施
 He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.
他留院一晚以防万一。
→5  See picture of thermometer 度计, kitchen scales BrE 【英】/kitchen scale AmE 【美】厨房秤, stopwatch 秒表 ... →4  See picture of 见图 measure
2  half measures GOOD ENOUGHthings done to deal with a difficult situation that are not effective or firm enough 〔处理困难情况时〕不彻底的办法，不痛不痒的办法
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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 标记/证明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…的体现；是…的评判标准
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a true measure of• The embracing stereoscopic action gives a truer measure of volume, mass and space.
4  AMOUNT 数量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…
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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 度量单位TMMEASURE
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/某种程度上〔用于谈论原因或事由〕
7  in equal measure used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing 在同样程度上
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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 〔在已做好或已给出的某物之外〕再增加，外加
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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；极其
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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
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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〔回报所受之物〕
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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〔以便控制或处理〕
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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 摸清某人的底细，掂出某人的分量〔以便对付或将其打败〕
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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 音乐 a group of notes and rests, separated from other groups by vertical lines, into which a piece of music is divided 小节 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”
mea·sure1 verb →PHRASAL VERBS1measure2 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1
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IELTS BNC: 889 COCA: 941
measure

noun¹

 1official 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

 2amount/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

 3unit 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

 4sign 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

 5 (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

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 1find 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

 2judge 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。PHRASES➤a method of measuring sth, a way of measuring sth衡量⋯的方法

See also: Weights and measures

IELTS BNC: 889 COCA: 941
measure noun
⇨ action (emergency measures) ⇨ criterion (a measure of success)
IELTS BNC: 889 COCA: 941
measure
General words for actions and activities: action, measure, doings...
Small amounts of a feeling or quality: measure, dash, tinge...
Standards used for judging things: standard, quality, performance...
Describing or relating to units of measurement: absolute, calibration, exa-...
General hand tools: adjustable spanner, Allen key, applicator...
Types and amounts of alcoholic drinks: alcohol, alcopop, aperitif...
Instructions and annotations in music: adagio, allegro, andante...
To measure something: measure, weigh, pace out...
Linking verbs: appear, be, become...
To form an opinion, or to have an idea: measure, come up with, judge...

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