B2 [ T ] to discover the exact size or amount of something量,测量;计量
[ L only + noun ] to be a particular size尺寸为…
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The main bedroom measures 24 ft by 18 ft (24' x 18').
Engine speed can be measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The metre is the standard unit for measuring length in the SI system.
Measure all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
This stick is used for measuring the amount of oil in the engine - do you see the marks on it?
B2 [ C usually plural ] a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation方法,措施
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The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.
These measures are designed to reduce pollution.
Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities.
In the past 10 years, preventive measures have radically reduced levels of tooth decay in children.
New measures have been introduced to try and ease traffic congestion in the city.
[ C or U ] a unit used for stating the size, weight, etc. of something, or a way of measuring计量单位;测量方法
C2 [ C or U ] formal amount数量,程度
C2 [ C ] an exact amount, especially of alcohol(尤指酒的)固定量,确定量
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The president's staff have no reliable measure of the damage done to his reputation.
The pole was a measure used for land in the past.
What measure do they use for diamonds?
C2 [ C ] a way of judging something(估价、判断的)标准,尺度
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Repeat purchases are one measure of a product's popularity.
Their satisfied sighs were a good measure of the meal's success.
The president's staff have no reliable measure of the damage done to his reputation.
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See also: Weights and measures
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