measure
/ˈmeʒə/ · /ˈmeʒər/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #1905 in the learning path
测量；衡量
Definitions
v. Find the size, amount, or degree of something.
测量；衡量
n. An action intended to achieve a particular result.
措施；办法
n. A way of judging the quality or degree of something.
衡量标准
Example
We measured the window before buying new curtains.
我们买新窗帘前量了窗户的尺寸。
Governments should introduce effective measures to reduce air pollution without placing excessive costs on low-income households.
政府应采取有效措施减少空气污染，同时避免让低收入家庭承担过高费用。
Collocations
- measure progress
- take measures to do something
- a measure of success
Word family
- measurement (n.)
- measurable (adj.)
Usage tip
采取措施用 take measures；测量某物直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does measure mean?
- Find the size, amount, or degree of something. An action intended to achieve a particular result. A way of judging the quality or degree of something.
- How is measure pronounced?
- UK /ˈmeʒə/, US /ˈmeʒər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
