v (1)(测，计)量(find the size，volume，amount，extent or degree of sth)[I，I+adv(up)，T+n，T+n+prep，T+n+adv(up)]：You can～more easily if you spread it on a table.你把它铺在桌子上，量起来容易一些。Can you wait until I've finished～ing?等我量完可以吗?I can～accurately with that cup/this ruler.用那个杯子/这把尺子我能量得准。What does the window～?窗子的面积多大?～the volume of a cup/the strength of an electric current/the speed of a car/the width of a wall测量杯子的容积/电流强度/汽车速度/墙体宽度;My wife was～ed for a new suit yesterday.我妻子昨天量身要做件新衣。〖同〗size，calculate;
 (2)尺寸(面积等)是……(be of a certain size，volume，length，etc)[I+n/prep]：The box～s 5 feet by 3. 箱子体积为5×3英尺。The table～s two metres by one metre. 桌子长两米，宽一米。The carpet～s 4 yards by 5. 地毯面积为4×5码。The room～s 12 by 10 feet across.房间面积为12×10英尺。The road～s 30 feet across.这条路宽30英尺。
 (3)估计(量);判断(judge or evaluate(qualities or actions，etc))[T+n](fig)：～the importance of the problem/the value of the counseling 估计问题的重要性/咨询意见的价值;～one's foe/one's talent/one's ability估计敌人的力量/自己的天赋/个人的能力;〖同〗evaluate，judge;
 (4)考虑，权衡(choose or weigh(sth)carefully)[T+n]：The officer～s his acts and words with an iron will.该官员用铁的意志做到谨言慎行。He～s his words with pedantic caution.他出言小心，书呆子气十足。～the effect of sth on sb/the cost to one's health考虑某事对某人的影响/顾及自己的身体健康;
 (5)较量;拿……量(see if the size of(sth)is right)[T+n+prep(against)]：We～ed the curtains against the window.我们按照窗户的尺寸量(买)窗帘。
 (6)较量;拿……与……比(较)(examine sth through competition;bring into comparison with another)[T+n+prep(against/with)]：～one's strength with another同别人比力气;～one's skill against another's技术上与别人比高低;She～ed her power with that of a dangerous adversary/her determination with other people.她与可能伤害自己的对手比试一下力量/与他人较量一下决心。The child～ed himself not against adults but against age-mates. 这孩子不以成年人为标准，而以同年伙伴来评价自己。
 measure off(v adv)量出(一定长度)(vt)：The shop assistant took the roll of dress material and～ed 3 metres off.售货员拿起一卷衣料从上面量出了三米。
 measure out(v adv)量出一定量(vt)：～out the right quantity of medicine/a pint of milk/a kilo of sugar称出正确剂量的药/一品脱牛奶/一公斤糖;The nurse～ed out a teaspoonful of cough mixture.护士量了一满勺咳嗽药水。
 measure up (to)(v adv)达到，符合(vi)：His work doesn't～up to his teacher's expectations.他的学习达不到老师的期望。It's a tough assignment，and I hope I will～up(to it).这是一项难干的工作，我希望能胜任。
 →′measurable adj 可测(衡)量的;′measurably adv 可测定地;′measured adj 慎重的;缓慢而有节奏的;′measurement n 量度，衡量;(量得的)长(宽，高)度等;
 n (1)计量制，度量法(system of measuring，such as the metric system)[U，C]：dry/liquid/square/board～干量单位/液量单位/面积单位/板材计量单位制;The metric～is preferred because it is easier.使用公制，因为它比较容易掌握。〖同〗scale，standard，rule;
 (2)度(计)量单位(unit used in determining and expressing measures)[C]：An hour is a～of time. 小时是一个时间计量单位。An inch is a～of length. 英寸是长度计量单位。A degree is a～of temperature.度数是温度计量单位。The standard kilogram is maintained as a～of mass.标准公斤(千克)被用作质量单位。
 (3)标准，尺度(way of showing，judging sth)[U，a～] [N(of)]：The number of the tickets sold for the concert is a～of the singer. 售出的音乐会票数是歌星走红的标志。The amount of iron in a country proves a～of its industry. 一个国家的铁产量是衡量其工业发展程度的标准。The money collected is indicative of a～of our popularity. 收集到的募捐款说明了我们受欢迎的程度。The scope of the project shouldn't be the～of its appeal.工程的规模不应该是衡量其价值的尺度。
 (4)程度，量(certain amount;some)[U，a～][N(of)](fml)：have a good～of curiosity 相当好奇;receive a full～of aid 得到充分的帮助;achieve a great～of success取得巨大的成功;feel a certain～of excitement有一定的激情;give a large～of freedom给予很大的自由;attract some～of attention引起一定的关注;There was a～of truth in what he said.他讲的话有一定的道理。〖同〗amount，scope;
 (5)量具(器)(device，such as a rod，tape，container， for finding the size，amount，mass，etc)[C]：“What～do you use for cloth?”“A yardstick，sir!”“你用什么量布?”“码尺，先生。”use a small silver～for brandy 用银制的小量具量白兰地酒;a pint/tape/yard～一品脱量具/卷尺/码尺;The thermometer is a～of temperature. 温度计是计量温度的仪器。
 (6)措施，办法;步骤(action taken for a purpose;step)[C，通常pl]：adopt strong～s to preserve order采取有力措施维护治安;take certain～s to improve car safety 采取一定措施提高行车安全;apply new～s to prevent the spread of infection采用新的措施防止感染扩散;design these～s against crime制订这些措施打击犯罪;What further～s can we take to avoid shoplifting? 我们下一步采取什么措施来避免商店偷窃? 〖同〗act，means，step，resort;
 beyond measure 极为(其);非常(fml)：No one envied her，for she was popular beyond～.无人妒嫉她，因她极受欢迎。
 for good measure外加，另外的量：We've decided to take another torch for good～.我们决定再带一支手电筒。
 full/short measure 数(份)量足/不足：Be careful，some traders will try to give you short～.多加小心，有些商人不给足分量。Scales in shops should be checked regularly，to ensure that customers get full～.应定期检验商店里的秤，以保证顾客得到的足够的分量。
 get/take/have the measure of sb/sb's measure 估计，评价(某人的性格或能力)：He was not a man to be trusted，and she soon had his～.他不可信赖，她对此很快有了体会。We have now got the～of the opposing team.我们现在对对手有了估量。
 in some/great/large measure在某种/很大/很大程度上(fml)：The new law was in some～harmful.新法律有点不利之处。His failure was in great～because of pride.他的失败多半是由于骄傲所致。
 make sth to measure定制：I always have my suits made to～.我的衣服总是做得很合体。
 →′measureless adj 无限的