vt.

1. 测量；计量
   We measured the distance.

   我们测量了距离。

2. 打量；估量
   She measured the stranger with her eyes.

   她用双眼打量着那个陌生人。

3. （按量）配给[（+out）]
4. 酌量，权衡

vi.

1. 量
2. 有……长（或阔、高等）
   The lake measures 130 by 80 kilometers.

   这条湖长一百三十公里宽八十公里。

n.

1. 尺寸；分量[U]
2. 度量单位[C]
   An hour is a measure of time.

   小时是计时单位。

3. 度量法[U]
4. 度量器具[C]
5. 措施；手段；方法[P1]
   The government was urged to take measures to combat the spread of AIDS.

   人们敦促政府采取措施以防止艾滋病的传播。

6. （判断等的）基准，尺度[C]
7. 程度；限度；分寸[U][S1]
   I feel a measure of compassion for her.

   我对她怀有一定程度的同情。

8. 【音】拍子，小节[C]
9. 议案[C]

v.

1. ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by comparison with a standard unit or with an object of known size.
   ▸be of (a specified size or degree).
   ▸ (measure something out) take an exact quantity of something.
2. assess the extent, quality, value, or effect of.
   ▸ (measure up) reach the required or expected standard.
3. archaic travel over (a certain distance or area).

n.

1. a means of achieving a purpose:
   cost-cutting measures.
   ▸a legislative bill.
2. a standard unit used to express size, amount, or degree.
   ▸an instrument such as a container, rod, or tape marked with standard units and used for measuring.
3. (a measure of) a certain amount or degree of.
   ▸an indication of extent or quality.
4. the rhythm of a piece of poetry or a piece of music.
   ▸a particular metrical unit or group.
   ▸N. Amer. a bar of music or the time of a piece of music.
5. archaic a dance.
6. (measures) a group of rock strata.
7. Printing  the width of a full line of type or print, typically expressed in picas.