measure

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]