音标：['meʒә]
n. 尺寸, 量度器, 量度标准, 测量, 量具, 程度, 范围, 限度, 分寸, 措施, 方法
vt. 测量, 测度, 估量, 权衡, 调节, 拿(自己或自己的力量等)作较量
vi. 度量
【医】 量, 度量, 量器, 措施
【经】 衡量, 估量, 计量
相关词组:
give full measure
give short measure
for good measure
know no measure
measure for measure
measure up
take sb's measure
within measure
without measure
measure sth out
在线英汉词典

measure的短语、例句：

measure v 1 (a) [I, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p] ~ (sth) (up) find the size, length, volume, etc of (sth) by comparing it with a standard unit 量度; 测量（某物）
Can you measure accurately with this ruler? 用这把尺子能量得准吗?
First measure (it) up, then cut the timber to the correct length. 先把尺寸量好, 再把木材锯成所需长短.
measure the width of a door, the level of an electric current, the speed of a car 测量门的宽度、 电平、 汽车速度
The tailor measured me (up) for a suit, ie measured my chest, arms, legs, etc. 裁缝给我量尺寸做衣服. (b) [Tn] (fig 比喻) assess (sth); gauge 估计, 估量（某事物）; 衡量; 判定
It´s hard to measure his ability when we haven´t seen his work. 没有见过他的作品, 很难估计他的能力. 2 [In/pr] be (a certain size, length, volume, etc) 为（某体积、 长度、 容积等）
The room measures 10 metres across. 这房间宽10米. 3 [Tn] carefully consider (sth) 仔细考虑（某事物）
He´s a man who measures his words. 他是个用词很讲究的人.
She failed to measure the effect of her actions on her family. 她未虑及其行为对家庭的影响. 4 [Tn.pr] ~ sth against/with sth/sb test sth through competition, conflict, etc （通过竞争、 冲突等）考验某事物, 较量
measure one´s strength against sb else 跟别人比力气
You have to measure your determination with that of other people. 你得与其他人较量一下决心了. 5 (idm 习语) measure one´s `length (joc 谑) fall flat on the ground 扑跌在地上. measure one´s strength (with/against sb) compete with sb to see who is the stronger 与某人比强弱. 6 (phr v) measure sth off mark out a length or lengths of sth 量出某物若干长度
She measured off two metres of cloth. 她量出两米的布. measure sth out give a measured quantity of sth 给予某量的某物
measure out a dose of medicine 量出一剂药. measure up (to sth) reach the standard required or expected 达到或符合某标准
The discussions didn´t measure up (to my expectations). 这些讨论有负（我的）期望. measure n 1 (a) [U, C] standard or system used in stating the size, quantity or degree of sth 计量制; 量度法: liquid measure 液量
dry measure 乾量 * Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? 药剂师用哪一种计量制? =>App 5 见附录5. (b) [C] unit used in such a standard or system 计量单位
The metre is a measure of length. 米是长度单位. 2 [C] standard quantity of sth 标准量
a measure of grain, eg a bushel 一标准量的谷物（如一蒲式耳）
a measure of whisky, ie in England usu --- gill, in Scotland usu --- 一标准量的威士忌酒（在英格兰通常为---吉耳, 在苏格兰通常为---吉耳）. 3 [C] instrument such as a rod, tape or container marked with standard units, used for testing length, volume, etc 量具; 量器
The barman uses a small silver measure for brandy. 酒吧服务员用银质小量器量白兰地酒. 4 [sing] ~ of sth way of assessing sth （估价、 判断事物的）尺度, 标准
His resignation is a measure of how angry he is. 从他辞职一事可见其气愤的程度.
Words cannot always give the measure of one´s feelings, ie show how strong they are. 言语往往不尽能表达自己的情感. 5 [sing] ~ of sth degree of sth; some （事物的）程度, 地步
She achieved a measure of success with her first book. 她的第一部书就获得了一定程度的成功. 6 [C usu pl 通常作复数] action taken to achieve a purpose 措施; 步骤; 办法
measures against crime 打击犯罪活动的措施
safety measures 安全措施
The authorities took measures to prevent tax fraud. 当局已采取措施防止偷税漏税.
The government has suggested measures (ie proposed laws) to reduce crime. 政府已提出遏止犯罪活动的法令. 7 [U] (dated 旧) verse-rhythm; metre; tempo of a piece of music 诗的韵律; 音乐的拍节. 8 (idm 习语) beyond `measure (fml 文) very great(ly) 非常地; 极其
Her joy was beyond measure. 她无比喜悦.
He fascinates me beyond measure. 他使我神魂颠倒. for good `measure as an extra amount of sth or as an additional item 额外的量; 外加的项目; 饶头
The pianist gave a long and varied recital, with a couple of encores for good measure. 那钢琴家的独奏演出会时间长、 节目多, 还加奏了两支曲子. get/take the measure of sb assess sb´s character or abilities 估计某人的性格或能力
It took the tennis champion a few games to get the measure of his opponent. 那网球冠军打了几局才摸清对手的实力. give full/short `measure give exactly/less than the correct amount 给足[少]分量
I´m sure the shopkeeper gave me short measure when she weighed out the potatoes. 我肯定那店老板给我称土豆时 扣了分量. ,half `measure policy that lacks thoroughness 折衷的办法
This job must be done properly I want no half measures. 这工作必须按规矩做--我不允许做得马马虎虎. in great, large, some, etc `measure (fml 文) to a great, some, etc extent or degree 在很大的、 某种的...程度上
His failure is in great/large measure due to lack of confidence. 他的失败在很大程度上是由於缺乏信心.
Her success is in no small measure the result of luck. 她的成功有不小的因素是靠运气. make sth to `measure make (a garment) after taking individual measurements 定做（衣服）
Do you make suits to measure? 你定做西装吗?
a made-to-measure suit 量尺寸定做的西服.