[] a fact or an event that can be used to estimate or judge sth （用於估计或判断的）事实，依据，标准◆The retail sector is closely watched as a key gauge of consumer spending. 零售行业作为衡量消费者支出的关键标准正受到密切关注。◆Question-and-answer interviews may not be a good gauge of a candidate's abilities. 问答式面试可能不是测量应徵者能力的良好依据。
a system that is used to calculate or measure the level, size, etc. of sth 指标◆the consumer price index, the main US inflation gauge 消费者价格指数 ── 美国主要的通货膨胀指标
(often used in compounds 常用於复合词) an instrument for measuring the amount or level of sth 测量仪器（或仪表）；计量器◆a fuel/petrol/temperature gauge 燃料表；汽油量表；温度计