meas.ure
measure的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [ˈmeʒə]
KK音标发音： [ˈmɛʒɚ]
measure的词性：
n.Abbr. meas（名词）缩写 meas
1. Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.
度量：用标准比较确定的尺寸、数量、容量
2. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties:
测量标准：用作数量比较的参考标准或样本的：
The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.
标准的千克是测量质量的量度
3. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
测量单位：用刻度或其它条件（如一天的步数）确定的单位，如英寸、小时等
4. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.
计量制，如公制
5. A device used for measuring.
计量仪器
6. The act of measuring.
测量，度量
7. An evaluation or a basis of comparison:
标准，尺度：比较的估价或基础：
“the final measure of the worth of a society”(Joseph Wood Krutch)See Synonyms at standard
“社会财富的最终估价尺度”(约瑟夫·伍德·克鲁彻)参见 standard
8. Extent or degree:
范围，程度：
The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.
这个问题在很大程度上是由他的粗心造成的
9. A definite quantity that has been measured out:
固定量；已知量：已经测出的确定的量：
a measure of wine.
定量的酒
10. A fitting amount:
适度：
a measure of recognition.
适度的认可
11. A limited amount or degree:
限度；分寸：
a measure of good-will.
有分寸的善意
12. Limit; bounds:
限度；界限：
generosity knowing no measure.
无限的慷慨
13. Appropriate restraint; moderation:
适度节制；缓和：
“The union of . . . fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal”(William James)
“炽热加上适度的节制，激情加上正确性，这必定就是最理想的”(威廉·詹姆斯)
14. Often measures An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient:
常作 measures 手段，策略：作为到最后的手段采取的行动；权宜之计：
desperate measures.
孤注一掷的办法
15. A legislative bill or enactment.
法案，法律规定
16. Poetic meter.
（诗的）韵律，音步
17. Music The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.
【音乐】 拍子；小节
measure的词性：
v.（动词）
measure的词性：
v.tr.（及物动词）
18. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of:
测量：确定大小、尺寸、容量：
measured the height of the ceiling.
测量了天花板的高度
19. To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring:
标出，区分：通过测量确定尺寸、大小、数量：
measure off an area.
标出一块面积的大小
20. To estimate by evaluation or comparison:
估量，衡量：通过估计或比较进行估量：
“I gave them an account . . . of the situation as far as I could measure it”(Winston S Churchill)
“我就自己所能估料到的为他们描述了一下情况”(温斯顿S丘吉尔)
21. To bring into comparison:
比较，较量：
She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.
她拿自己的力量和危险的敌手进行较量
22. To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement:
量出，称出；分出：标出或分出，通常参考一给定的测量单位：
measure out a pint of milk.
量出一品脱牛奶
23. To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete:
分配；给予：好像通过测量分配或发布；分配：
The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.
革命法庭给予严厉的法律制裁
24. To serve as a measure of:
用作…的计量单位：
The inch measures length.
英寸是长度的测量单位
25. To consider or choose with care; weigh:
权衡，衡量，斟酌：
He measures his words with caution.
他仔细斟酌着字句
26. Archaic To travel over:
【古语】 前进，经过（一段距离）：
“We must measure twenty miles today”(Shakespeare)
“我今天必须走20英里”(莎士比亚)
measure的词性：
v.intr.（不及物动词）
27. To have a measurement of:
测量结果是：
The room measures 12 by 20 feet.
房间的面积是12×20英尺
28. To take a measurement.
（测）量
29. To allow of measurement:
易于测量：
White sugar measures more easily than brown.
白糖比红糖易于测量
30. To be the equal of.
相当于，等同于
31. To have the necessary qualifications:
合格，符合标准：
a candidate who just didn't measure up.
不符合标准的候选人
32. In excess.
过度
33. Without limit.
无限度，无可估量
34. In addition to the required amount.
另外：附加于要求的数量
35. To a degree:
在某种程度上：
The new law was in a measure harmful.
新的法律在某种程度上说是有害的
measure的词源：
36. Middle English
中古英语
37. from Old French mesure
源自 古法语 mesure
38. from Latin m?ns?ra
源自 拉丁语 m?ns?ra
39. from m?nsus [past participle of] m?toro [to measure] * see m?- 2
源自 m?nsus [] m?toro的过去分词 [测量，量出] *参见 m?- 2
measure的词性：
n.（名词）