Definitions
n. The size or extent of something
规模；程度
n. A measurement system or ratio representing relative size
刻度；等级；比例尺
n. One of the small hard plates covering a fish or reptile
鳞；鳞片
Example
I hadn't realised the scale of your vegetable garden.
我之前没意识到你的菜园有这么大。
The scale of plastic pollution demands coordinated action from governments, manufacturers, and consumers worldwide.
塑料污染的规模要求世界各地的政府、制造商和消费者协调行动。
Collocations
- on a large scale
- the scale of the problem
- a scale model
- fish scales
Synonyms
- extent
- magnitude
Usage tip
表示规模用on a large scale；表示秤通常用复数scales。
FAQ
- What does scale mean?
- The size or extent of something A measurement system or ratio representing relative size One of the small hard plates covering a fish or reptile
- How is scale pronounced?
- UK /skeɪl/, US /skeɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
