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🔑 meas·ure BrE /ˈmeʒə(r) / NAmE /ˈmeʒər / verb present simple - I / you / we / they measure BrE /ˈmeʒə(r) / NAmE /ˈmeʒər / present simple - he / she / it measures BrE /ˈmeʒəz / NAmE /ˈmeʒərz / past simple measured BrE /ˈmeʒəd / NAmE /ˈmeʒərd / past participle measured BrE /ˈmeʒəd / NAmE /ˈmeʒərd / -ing form measuring BrE /ˈmeʒərɪŋ / NAmE /ˈmeʒərɪŋ / ➤ size /quantity 大小；数量 🔑 to find the size , quantity , etc . of sth in standard units ◆ ~ sth (in sth )A ship's speed is measured in knots . ◆ a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ◆ measuring equipment /instruments ◆ ~ sb /sth for sth He's gone to be measured for a new suit . ◆ ~ how much , how long , etc .… A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine . 🔑 linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时 + noun to be a particular size , length , amount , etc . ◆ The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft . ◆ The pond measures about 2 metres across . ➤ judge 判断 🔑 ~ sth | ~ how , what , etc .… to judge the importance , value or effect of sth SYN assess ◆ It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage . ● ˈmeasure sb /sth against sb /sth to compare sb /sth with sb /sth ◆ The figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors . ● ˌmeasure sth↔ˈout to take the amount of sth that you need from a larger amount ◆ He measured out a cup of milk and added it to the mixture . ● ˌmeasure ˈup ● ˌmeasure sb /sth↔ˈup to measure sb /sth ◆ We spent the morning measuring up and deciding where the furniture would go . ● ˌmeasure ˈup (to sth /sb ) (usually used in negative sentences and questions 通常用于否定句和疑问句 to be as good , successful , etc . as expected or needed SYN match up ◆ Last year's intake just didn't measure up . ◆ The job failed to measure up to her expectations . 🔑 meas·ure BrE /ˈmeʒə(r) / NAmE /ˈmeʒər / noun ➤ official action 正式行动 🔑 [ C ] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim ◆ safety /security /austerity measures ◆ a temporary /an emergency measure ◆ ~ (to do sth )We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area . ◆ The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime . ◆ measures against racism ◆ Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure . action measure ⬥ step ⬥ act ⬥ move These are all words for a thing that sb does. 以上各词均指行为、行动。
action a thing that sb does 指行动、动作 ： ◆ Her quick action saved the child's life. 她行动迅速，救了小孩的命。 measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim 指措施、方法 ： ◆ Tougher measures against racism are needed. 需要更强硬的反种族主义措施。 step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve sth 指步骤、措施 ： ◆ This was a first step towards a united Europe. 这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的第一步。 act a thing that sb does 指行为、行动、所为 ： ◆ an act of kindness 善行 action or act? 用 action 还是 act？ These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc. 这两个词意义相同，但用于不同的句型。act 后常跟 of，而且常与形容词连用。action 通常不与 of 连用，但常与 his、her 等词连用 ： ◆ a heroic act of bravery 英雄壮举 ◆ a heroic action of bravery ◆ his heroic actions/acts during the war 他在战争中的英雄壮举 Action often combines with take but act does not. * action 常与 take 搭配，act 则不能 ： ◆ We shall take whatever acts are necessary.
move (used especially in journalism) an action that you do or need to do to achieve sth （尤用于新闻）指为达到某目标而采取或需要采取的行动 ： ◆ They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move. 他们在等待民意测验的结果，然后再决定下一步行动。 Patterns to take action/measures/steps to make a step/move a heroic/brave/daring action/step/act/move ➡ see also half measures ➤ unit of size /quantity 度量单位 🔑 [ C , U ] a unit used for stating the size , quantity or degree of sth ; a system or a scale of these units ◆ weights and measures ◆ The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion . ◆ liquid /dry measure ◆ Which measure of weight do pharmacists use ? [ C ] especially of alcohol 尤指酒 a standard quantity ◆ a generous measure of whisky ➤ amount 程度 [ sing. ] a particular amount of sth , especially a fairly large amount SYN degree ◆ A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job . ◆ She achieved some measure of success with her first book . ➤ instrument for measuring 测量仪器 [ C ] an instrument such as a stick , a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring ➡ see also tape measure ➤ way of showing /judging 展示方式；判断方法 [ sing. ] a sign of the size or the strength of sth ◆ Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care . [ C ] a way of judging or measuring sth ◆ an accurate measure of ability ◆ Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension ? ➤ suggested new law 法案 [ C ] (NAmE a written suggestion , especially one for a new law made by the lawmakers of a state ◆ a motion to refer the measure to another committee ◆ a ballot measure (= a change in the law that voters decide on ➤ in music 音乐 (NAmE (BrE usually bar [ C ] one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into , and the notes that are in it ● beyond ˈmeasure (formal very much ◆ He irritated me beyond measure . ● for good ˈmeasure as an extra amount of sth in addition to what has already been done or given ◆ Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure . ● full /short ˈmeasure the whole of sth or less of sth than you expect or should have ◆ We experienced the full measure of their hospitality . ◆ The concert only lasted an hour , so we felt we were getting short measure . ● in full ˈmeasure (formal to the greatest possible degree ● get /take /have the ˈmeasure of sb ● get /have /take sb's ˈmeasure (formal to form an opinion about sb's character or abilities so that you can deal with them ◆ After only one game , the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent . ● in no small ˈmeasure ● in some , equal , etc . ˈmeasure (formal to a large extent or degree ; to some , etc . extent or degree ◆ The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government . ◆ Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team . ● ˌmade to ˈmeasure (BrE made especially for one person according to particular measurements SYN bespoke ◆ You'll need to get a suit made to measure . ◆ a made -to -measure suit ● in ˈlarge part ● in large ˈmeasure (formal to a great extent ◆ Their success is due in large part to their determination .
