[] to judge the importance, value or effect of sth 估量;衡量◆The data is used to measure economic growth. 这些数据用於衡量经济增长。◆Assessments are an effective way of measuring staff performance. 评估是衡量员工业绩的有效方法。◆It's difficult to measure the impact of our ads. 我们广告的效果很难衡量。
[] to find the size, quantity, etc. of sth in standard units 度量;测量◆a device for measuring temperature 测温装置◆Any type of data that could not be directly measured was rejected. 任何无法直接进行度量的数据都被弃用了。◆measuring equipment/instruments 测量设备/仪器
[] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用於进行时) to be a particular size, length, amount, etc. (尺寸、长度、数量等)量度为◆The room measures 4 metres by 6 metres. 这个房间宽 4 米长 6 米。
●ˈmeasure sb/sth against sb/sthto compare sb/sth with sb/sth 将某人(某事)与某人(某事)进行对比◆The figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors. 与我们的竞争对手相比,这些数字并不乐观。●ˌmeasure ˈup (to sth/sb) (usually used in negative sentences and questions 通常用於否定句和疑问句) to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed 符合标准;达到预期或要求◆Unfortunately, he just didn't measure up to the task. 遗憾的是,他无力承担这项任务。◆The job failed to measure up to her expectations. 这项工作未能达到她的预期。