mea‧sure 1 S2 W2 / meʒə $ -ər / 动词 #

1 [及物动词] to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inch es , metres etc :

The rainfall was measured over a three-month period.

measure somebody for something (= measure someone in order to make clothes for them )

She was being measured for her wedding dress.

measure something in something

We can measure the energy that food provides in calories.

measuring jug/cup/tape (= one used for measuring )

2 [及物动词] to judge the importance, value, or true nature of something 同义词 assess :

Doctors say it is too early to measure the effectiveness of the drug.

measure something by something

Education shouldn’t be measured purely by examination results.

3 [连系动词] to be a particular size, length, or amount :

The room measures 6 x 6 metres.

The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.

4 [及物动词] if a piece of equipment measures something, it shows or records a particular kind of measurement :

An odometer measures the number of miles your car travels.

measure somebody/something against somebody/something 短语动词

to judge someone or something by comparing them with another person or thing :

Bridget did not think she had to measure herself against some ideal standard.

Measured against our budget last year, $2.7 million seems small.

measure something ↔ off 短语动词

to measure a particular length or distance, and make a mark so that you can see the beginning and end :

He measured off three yards of rope.

measure something ↔ out 短语动词

to take a specific amount of liquid, powder etc from a larger amount :

Measure out 100 grams of flour.

measure up 短语动词

1 to be good enough to do a particular job or to reach a particular standard :

We’ll give you a week’s trial in the job to see how you measure up.

measure up to

How will the Secretary General measure up to his new responsibilities?

2 to measure something before you do something, for example before you put in new furniture, cupboards etc :

I’d better measure up before I start laying the carpet.

measure something ↔ up

Measure up any items that you want to keep in the kitchen.

measure 2 W2 noun [可数名词] #

1 action an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problem SYN step :
Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city. drastic/tough/extreme etc measures drastic measures to reduce traffic problems New safety measures were being demanded after last night’s horrific train crash. The new bridge was erected as a temporary measure to replace the one which was destroyed by floods. precautionary/preventative measure (= something done to stop something bad from happening ) He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure. 2 half measures things done to deal with a difficult situation that are not effective or firm enough :
This was no time for half measures and compromises. 3 sign/proof be a measure of something formal be a sign of the importance, strength etc of something, or a way of testing or judging something :
The flowers and tears at the funeral were a measure of the people’s love for her. Exam results are not necessarily a true measure of a student’s abilities. 4 amount a measure of something an amount of something good or something that you want, for example success or freedom :
The new law gives local governments a significant measure of control over their own finances. I met a number of sportsmen who had achieved a measure of success (= some success ) . 5 unit of measurement a) an amount or unit in a measuring system :
a table of weights and measures b) a standard amount of an alcoholic drink 6 in large measure/in some measure a lot or quite a lot – used when talking about the reason or cause of something :
The improvements are due in large measure to his leadership. 7 in equal measure used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing :
I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure. 8 for good measure in addition to what you have already done, given, or included :
Why don’t you try phoning them one more time, for good measure? 9 beyond measure very much or very great – used when you want to emphasize what you are saying :
Her work has improved beyond measure . 10 the full measure of something formal the whole of something :
Ralph received the full measure of his mother’s devotion. 11 in full measure formal if someone gives something back in full measure, they give back as much as they received :
They returned our hospitality in full measure. 12 have/get the measure of something to become familiar with something, so that you can control or deal with it 13 have/get the measure of somebody British English to know what someone’s strengths and weaknesses are, so that you are able to deal with them or defeat them :
She soon got the measure of her opponent. 14 thing used for measuring something used for measuring, for example a piece of wood or a container → tape measure 15 music a group of notes and rest s , separated from other groups by vertical lines, into which a piece of music is divided SYN bar British English → made-to-measure , → give somebody short measure at short 1 ( 23 )

COLLOCATIONS

verbs take measures (= do something in order to deal with a problem ) We are taking measures to improve the situation. adopt/introduce a measure (= start using a particular way of dealing with a problem ) The countries agreed to adopt measures to reduce pollution. a measure is aimed at doing something The measures were aimed at reducing the speed of cars on the roads.

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + measure
a safety measure New safety measures were implemented after the rail crash. a security measure (= something done to keep a place safe from danger or crime ) Video surveillance cameras have been installed as a security measure. a preventative/precautionary measure (= something done to prevent something bad ) Vaccination against disease is a sensible preventative measure. a extreme measure The public would not be in favour of such an extreme measure. a drastic measure (= an extreme measure ) Drastic measures are needed if we are to combat global warming. a temporary measure (= something done for a limited period of time to deal with a problem ) The tents were used as a temporary measure to replace homes destroyed in the floods. a necessary measure The army will take all necessary measures to protect the public. an appropriate measure (= a measure that is suitable for a particular situation ) In the event of an assault, staff will need to take appropriate measures to defend themselves.

phrases a package/series of measures (= a set of measures used to deal with something ) A package of road safety measures has been announced.

THESAURUS

action noun [可数名词] something that someone does : He is responsible for his own actions. | They refused to give a reason for their actions. act noun [可数名词] a particular type of action : violent acts | act of violence/kindness/defiance etc : I believe the killing was an act of desperation. activities noun [复数形式] things that people do, especially for enjoyment or to achieve an aim : leisure activities | political activities | Surveys may not give a true picture of people’s activities. behaviour British English , behavior American English noun [不可数名词] the things that someone does and the way they behave : Do you think that advertisements really influence people’s behaviour? | The man’s behaviour seemed rather odd. move noun [可数名词] something that you do in order to achieve something : Her decision to sell the shares had been a smart move. | It’s a bold move to start a business in the current economic climate. | He needed time to figure out his next move. step noun [可数名词] one of a series of things that you do in order to deal with a problem or to succeed : The first step is to make sure we have got funding for the project. | We must take steps to make sure that this does not happen again. | This is an important step towards peace. measure noun [可数名词] an official action that is intended to deal with a particular problem : There are increased security measures at airports. | The school was closed as a precautionary measure following a chemical leak. gesture noun [可数名词] something that you do to show how you feel about someone or something : Do you think it would be a nice gesture to send her some flowers? | gesture of goodwill/solidarity/defiance : The company gave us £100 as a gesture of goodwill. deed noun [可数名词] especially literary an action, especially one that is very good or very bad : evil deeds | heroic deeds | This is my good deed for the day . exploits noun [复数形式] formal exciting or brave actions : daring exploits | His exploits were legendary. feat noun [可数名词] something someone does that people admire because you need a lot of skill, courage, or strength to do it : Completing a marathon is a remarkable feat for a six-year-old. | The bridge is a great feat of engineering.