official action正式行動
- [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim措施；方法
- safety/austerity measures安全/緊縮措施
- a temporary/an emergency measure臨時／緊急措施
- a series/number/range of measures一系列/數量/範圍的措施
- a package of measures aimed at cutting pollution旨在減少污染的一攬子措施
- New security measures were implemented to prevent further violence.實施了新的安保措施以防止更多暴力事件發生。
- as a… measure Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure.身着防暴服的警察到場戒備。
- measure to do something We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area.我們必須采取預防措施來減少這個地區的犯罪。
- The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime.政府正在引入更強硬的手段來打擊犯罪。
- measure against something They are demanding harsher measures against racism.他們要求對種族主義采取更嚴厲的措施。
Synonyms actionactionThese are all words for a thing that somebody does.- action a thing that somebody does:
- Can you explain your actions?你能解釋一下你的行爲嗎？
- measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim:
- Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要更強硬的反種族主義措施。
- step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve something:
- This was a first step towards a united Europe.這是向建立統一歐洲的目標邁出的第一步。
- act a thing that somebody does:
action or act?用 action 還是 act？These two words have the same meaning but are used in different patterns. An act is usually followed by of and/or used with an adjective. Action is not usually used with of but is often used with his, her, etc: a heroic act of bravery • a heroic action of bravery • his heroic actions/acts during the war. Action often combines with take but act does not: We shall take whatever acts are necessary. - move (used especially in the media) an action that you do or need to do to achieve something:
- They are waiting for the results of the opinion polls before deciding their next move.他們在等待民意測驗的結果，然後再決定下一步行動。
Patterns- to take action/measures/steps
- to make a step/move
- a heroic/brave/daring action/step/act/move
see also half measures, safety measureExtra Examples- Development of new water sources needs to be combined with conservation measures.新水源的開發需要與節約措施相結合。
- They are taking measures to ensure they do not overspend the budget.他們正在采取措施確保不超支。
- Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保護當地供水。
- The authorities are using increasingly repressive measures.當局在實施越來越嚴厲的遏制措施。
- We had to resort to extraordinary measures to find employees.我們不得不采取非常規措施來尋求僱員。
- We urge you to adopt all necessary measures to guarantee people's safety.我們敦促你們采取一切必要措施以保證人民的安全。
- The company introduced a number of measures designed to improve working conditions.該公司推出了一系列旨在改善工作條件的措施。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- appropriate
- effective
- necessary
- …
… of measuresverb + measuremeasure + verb- be aimed at something
- be designed to
- be intended to
- …
preposition- measure against
- measure for
See full entry unit of size/quantity度量單位
- [countable, uncountable] a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of something; a system or a scale of these units度量單位；計量標準
- weights and measures度量衡
- The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion.裏氏震級是測量地動的單位。
- Which measure of weight do pharmacists use?藥劑師使用什麽劑量單位？
- liquid/dry measure液量；幹量
see also customary measureExtra Examples- an accurate measure of length精確的長度度量
- Higher scores on this standardized measure indicate greater creativity.在這套標準化測試中得分越高表明創造力越強。
- This measure is obtained by dividing corporate profits by corporate bond yields.這項指標是企業利潤除以企業債券收益得出的。
- Charlemagne standardized weights and measures which made it easier to determine the value of goods.查理曼大帝標準化了重量和度量，這使得確定貨物的價值更加容易。
Topics Maths and measurementb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + measureprepositionphrasesSee full entry - [countable] (especially of alcohol尤指酒) a standard quantity標準量
- a generous measure of whisky比標準量稍多一點的威士忌
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + measureprepositionphrasesSee full entry way of showing/judging展示方式；判斷方法
- [countable] a way of judging or measuring something判斷；衡量
- measure of something an accurate measure of ability能力的準確評判
- Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension?這種測試是判斷閱讀理解力的好方法嗎？
- Exam results are only one measure of a school's success.考試成績只是衡量學校水平的一個標準。
- as a… measure Companies can use their stock price as a performance measure.公司可以其股票價格作爲一項業績指標。
Extra Examples- A reliable measure of progress is whether your children can do something they couldn't do before.衡量孩子是否有進步的一個可信標準是看他們能否做以前不會做的事情。
- The price of housing relative to income is an important measure of real income.房價與收入之比是衡量實際收入的一個重要指標。
- They tried to formulate a quantitative measure of well-being.他們試圖制訂一套測量幸福感的定量指標。
- This figure alone is not a fair measure of our success.單憑這個數字不能公正地衡量我們的成功。
- This figure provides an objective measure of risk.這個數字提供了客觀的風險指標。
- We still have no objective measure of pain in babies.我們仍然沒有對嬰兒疼痛的客觀測量。
- GDP is considered the broadest measure of a country's economic activity.國内生産總值被認爲是衡量一個國家經濟活動的最寬泛指標。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryadjectiveprepositionSee full entry - [singular] measure of something a sign of the size or the strength of something尺度；標準；程度
- Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care.送花能表明你有多關心。
Extra Examples- Accepting the lower salary was seen as an important measure of commitment.能夠接受低薪被認爲是奉獻精神的重要體現。
- Her hand trembled slightly, a measure of her anxiety.她的手微抖，表明她感到焦慮。
- Landed income was the true measure of the gentry.來自土地的收入是衡量是否是鄉紳的真正標準。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + measureprepositionphrasesSee full entry amount程度
- [singular] measure of something a particular amount of something, especially a fairly large amount（一定的）量，程度 synonym degree
- A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job.做這項工作最好多懂一些技術知識。
- She achieved some measure of success with her first book.她出第一部書就獲得了相當的成功。
- It was a success, containing equal measures of unbridled anarchy and infantile fun.這是一次成功，包含了同等程度的肆無忌憚的無政府狀態和幼稚的樂趣。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveprepositionphrases- in considerable, large, some, etc. measure
- in equal measure
- in no small measure
- …
See full entry instrument for measuring測量儀器
- [countable] an instrument such as a stick, a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring量器；計量工具 see also tape measure
suggested new law法案
- [countable] (North American English) a written suggestion, especially one for a new law made by the lawmakers of a state（尤指州立法者的）提案，法案，議案
- a motion to refer the measure to another committee將提案提交給另一個委員會的動議
- a ballot measure (= a change in the law that voters decide on)投票表決的法案
Extra Examples- The mayor threatened to veto a measure passed by the city council.市長揚言要否決市議會通過的一項舉措。
- The Committee unanimously approved the measure.委員會一致批準了這項措施。
in music音樂
(British English usually bar)
[countable] one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into, and the notes that are in it（樂譜的）小節（音樂節拍單位）Extra Examples- The band began playing the opening measures.樂隊開始演奏開頭幾個小節。
- He placed his fingers on the keys and played a few measures.他把手指放到鍵盤上演奏了幾個小節。
- a steady rhythm of four beats to a measure每小節 4 拍的穩定節奏
- the first few measures of Mozart's third violin concerto莫紮特第三小提琴協奏曲的開頭幾個小節
Topics Musicc2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + measurepreposition- measure of
- per measure
- to a/the measure
- …
See full entry Word OriginMiddle English (as a noun in the senses ‘moderation’, ‘instrument for measuring’, ‘unit of capacity’): from Old French mesure, from Latin mensura, from mens- ‘measured’, from the verb metiri.
Idioms - (formal) very much非常；極其
- He irritated me beyond measure.他使我非常生氣。
- as an extra amount of something in addition to what has already been done or given作爲額外增添；外加的項目
- Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure.按每人 50 克大米的分量，再額外加一勺。
- ‘I’m no good at puzzles. I can’t even do crosswords,’ she added for good measure.我不擅長拼圖。“我連填字遊戲都不會，”她補充道。
- the whole of something or less of something than you expect or should have足量；不足量
- We experienced the full measure of their hospitality.我們領受了他們十足的盛情。
- The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure.音樂會僅僅持續了一個小時，讓我們有一種缺斤少兩的感覺。
get/take/have the measure of somebody/something | get/have/take somebody’s measure
- (formal) to form an opinion about something, especially somebody’s character or abilities, so that you can deal with them摸清某人的底細
- After only one game, the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent.僅僅一局過後，這位國際象棋冠軍就摸清了年輕對手的實力。
Topics Opinion and argumentc2
- (formal) to the greatest possible degree最大程度地；最大限度地
- My expectations had been met in full measure.我的期望得到了最大的滿足。
in large measure | in large part
- (formal) to a great extent在很大程度上
- Their success is due in large measure to their determination.他們的成功在很大程度上歸功於他們的決心。
in large part | in large measure
- (formal) to a great extent在很大程度上
- Their success is due in large part to their determination.他們的成功在很大程度上應歸功於他們的決心。
in no small measure | in some, equal, etc. measure
- (formal) to a large extent or degree; to some, etc. extent or degree在很大（或某種、同樣等）程度上
- The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government.這屆政府的垮台在很大程度上歸因於征收一種新稅。
- Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team.我們同樣感謝每一位隊員。
Extra Examples- He's been praised and condemned in equal measure.他得到的贊揚和指責各佔一半。
- His success was due in large measure to your help.他的成功很大程度上歸功於你的幫助。
- (British English) made especially for one person according to particular measurements量身定制的 synonym bespoke
- You'll need to get a suit made to measure.你得定做一套西裝。
- I’m having the curtains made to measure.我正在定做窗簾。
- a made-to-measure suit定做的套裝
Topics Clothes and Fashionc1
