measure

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: To find the size, amount, or degree of something; an action taken to achieve a goal

测量;措施
medir; medida
測る;措置
측정하다; 조치

Measure as a verb means to determine the size, quantity, or extent of something using a standard unit. As a noun, it refers to an action taken to achieve a particular purpose (safety measures) or a unit used for measuring. 'For good measure' means as an extra amount.

measure作为动词意味着使用标准单位确定某物的大小、数量或程度。作为名词,它指为达到特定目的而采取的行动(安全措施)或用于测量的单位。'For good measure'意思是作为额外的补充。
Measure como verbo significa determinar el tamaño, cantidad o extensión de algo usando una unidad estándar. Como sustantivo, se refiere a una acción tomada para lograr un propósito particular (medidas de seguridad) o una unidad usada para medir. «For good measure» significa como cantidad extra.
measureは動詞として、標準単位を使って何かのサイズ、量、または程度を決定することを意味します。名詞としては、特定の目的を達成するために取られる行動(安全対策)や測定に使われる単位を指します。「For good measure」はおまけとしてという意味です。
Measure는 동사로 표준 단위를 사용하여 크기, 수량, 정도를 측정하다는 뜻입니다. 명사로는 특정 목적을 달성하기 위해 취하는 조치(안전 조치)나 측정에 사용되는 단위를 가리킵니다. 'For good measure'는 추가로, 덤으로라는 의미입니다.

Examples

  1. Can you measure the width of the room for me?
    你能帮我量一下房间的宽度吗?
    ¿Puedes medir el ancho de la habitación?
    部屋の幅を測ってもらえますか?
    방의 너비를 측정해 주시겠어요?
  2. The government has introduced new measures to reduce unemployment.
    政府出台了减少失业的新措施。
    El gobierno ha introducido nuevas medidas para reducir el desempleo.
    政府は失業を減らすための新しい措置を導入しました。
    정부는 실업률을 줄이기 위한 새로운 조치를 도입했습니다.
  3. She added a few extra spices for good measure.
    她额外加了几种香料以确保万无一失。
    Añadió algunas especias extra por si acaso.
    彼女は念のためにスパイスを少し多めに加えました。
    그녀는 혹시 모르니 양념을 조금 더 넣었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'mensura' meaning 'a measuring', from 'metiri' (to measure), via Old French 'mesure'. The same Latin root gives us 'metre', 'dimension', and 'immense'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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