official action正式行动
- [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim措施；方法
- safety/austerity measures安全/紧缩措施
- a temporary/an emergency measure临时／紧急措施
- a series/number/range of measures一系列/数量/范围的措施
- a package of measures aimed at cutting pollution旨在减少污染的一揽子措施
- New security measures were implemented to prevent further violence.实施了新的安保措施以防止更多暴力事件发生。
- as a… measure Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure.身着防暴服的警察到场戒备。
- measure to do something We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area.我们必须采取预防措施来减少这个地区的犯罪。
- The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime.政府正在引入更强硬的手段来打击犯罪。
- measure against something They are demanding harsher measures against racism.他们要求对种族主义采取更严厉的措施。
Synonyms actionactionThese are all words for a thing that somebody does.- action a thing that somebody does:
- Can you explain your actions?你能解释一下你的行为吗？
- measure an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim:
- Tougher measures against racism are needed.需要更强硬的反种族主义措施。
- step one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve something:
- This was a first step towards a united Europe.这是向建立统一欧洲的目标迈出的第一步。
- act a thing that somebody does:
action or act?用 action 还是 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.他们在等待民意测验的结果，然后再决定下一步行动。
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.新水源的开发需要与节约措施相结合。
- They are taking measures to ensure they do not overspend the budget.他们正在采取措施确保不超支。
- Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.正采取特别措施保护当地供水。
- The authorities are using increasingly repressive measures.当局在实施越来越严厉的遏制措施。
- We had to resort to extraordinary measures to find employees.我们不得不采取非常规措施来寻求雇员。
- We urge you to adopt all necessary measures to guarantee people's safety.我们敦促你们采取一切必要措施以保证人民的安全。
- The company introduced a number of measures designed to improve working conditions.该公司推出了一系列旨在改善工作条件的措施。
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度量单位
- [countable, uncountable] a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of something; a system or a scale of these units度量单位；计量标准
- weights and measures度量衡
- The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion.里氏震级是测量地动的单位。
- Which measure of weight do pharmacists use?药剂师使用什么剂量单位？
- liquid/dry measure液量；干量
see also customary measureExtra Examples- an accurate measure of length精确的长度度量
- Higher scores on this standardized measure indicate greater creativity.在这套标准化测试中得分越高表明创造力越强。
- This measure is obtained by dividing corporate profits by corporate bond yields.这项指标是企业利润除以企业债券收益得出的。
- Charlemagne standardized weights and measures which made it easier to determine the value of goods.查理曼大帝标准化了重量和度量，这使得确定货物的价值更加容易。
Topics Maths and measurementb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + measureprepositionphrasesSee full entry - [countable] (especially of alcohol尤指酒) a standard quantity标准量
- a generous measure of whisky比标准量稍多一点的威士忌
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + measureprepositionphrasesSee full entry way of showing/judging展示方式；判断方法
- [countable] a way of judging or measuring something判断；衡量
- measure of something an accurate measure of ability能力的准确评判
- Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension?这种测试是判断阅读理解力的好方法吗？
- Exam results are only one measure of a school's success.考试成绩只是衡量学校水平的一个标准。
- as a… measure Companies can use their stock price as a performance measure.公司可以其股票价格作为一项业绩指标。
Extra Examples- A reliable measure of progress is whether your children can do something they couldn't do before.衡量孩子是否有进步的一个可信标准是看他们能否做以前不会做的事情。
- The price of housing relative to income is an important measure of real income.房价与收入之比是衡量实际收入的一个重要指标。
- They tried to formulate a quantitative measure of well-being.他们试图制订一套测量幸福感的定量指标。
- This figure alone is not a fair measure of our success.单凭这个数字不能公正地衡量我们的成功。
- This figure provides an objective measure of risk.这个数字提供了客观的风险指标。
- We still have no objective measure of pain in babies.我们仍然没有对婴儿疼痛的客观测量。
- GDP is considered the broadest measure of a country's economic activity.国内生产总值被认为是衡量一个国家经济活动的最宽泛指标。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryadjectiveprepositionSee full entry - [singular] measure of something a sign of the size or the strength of something尺度；标准；程度
- Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care.送花能表明你有多关心。
Extra Examples- Accepting the lower salary was seen as an important measure of commitment.能够接受低薪被认为是奉献精神的重要体现。
- Her hand trembled slightly, a measure of her anxiety.她的手微抖，表明她感到焦虑。
- Landed income was the true measure of the gentry.来自土地的收入是衡量是否是乡绅的真正标准。
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.做这项工作最好多懂一些技术知识。
- She achieved some measure of success with her first book.她出第一部书就获得了相当的成功。
- It was a success, containing equal measures of unbridled anarchy and infantile fun.这是一次成功，包含了同等程度的肆无忌惮的无政府状态和幼稚的乐趣。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveprepositionphrases- in considerable, large, some, etc. measure
- in equal measure
- in no small measure
- …
See full entry instrument for measuring测量仪器
- [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；计量工具 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，议案
- a motion to refer the measure to another committee将提案提交给另一个委员会的动议
- a ballot measure (= a change in the law that voters decide on)投票表决的法案
Extra Examples- The mayor threatened to veto a measure passed by the city council.市长扬言要否决市议会通过的一项举措。
- The Committee unanimously approved the measure.委员会一致批准了这项措施。
in music音乐
(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（乐谱的）小节（音乐节拍单位）Extra Examples- The band began playing the opening measures.乐队开始演奏开头几个小节。
- He placed his fingers on the keys and played a few measures.他把手指放到键盘上演奏了几个小节。
- a steady rhythm of four beats to a measure每小节 4 拍的稳定节奏
- the first few measures of Mozart's third violin concerto莫扎特第三小提琴协奏曲的开头几个小节
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；极其
- He irritated me beyond measure.他使我非常生气。
- as an extra amount of something in addition to what has already been done or given作为额外增添；外加的项目
- Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure.按每人 50 克大米的分量，再额外加一勺。
- ‘I’m no good at puzzles. I can’t even do crosswords,’ she added for good measure.我不擅长拼图。“我连填字游戏都不会，”她补充道。
- 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.我们领受了他们十足的盛情。
- The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure.音乐会仅仅持续了一个小时，让我们有一种缺斤少两的感觉。
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摸清某人的底细
- After only one game, the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent.仅仅一局过后，这位国际象棋冠军就摸清了年轻对手的实力。
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满足。
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.他们的成功在很大程度上归功于他们的决心。
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.他们的成功在很大程度上应归功于他们的决心。
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（或某种、同样等）程度上
- The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government.这届政府的垮台在很大程度上归因于征收一种新税。
- Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team.我们同样感谢每一位队员。
Extra Examples- He's been praised and condemned in equal measure.他得到的赞扬和指责各占一半。
- His success was due in large measure to your help.他的成功很大程度上归功于你的帮助。
- (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.你得定做一套西装。
- I’m having the curtains made to measure.我正在定做窗帘。
- a made-to-measure suit定做的套装
Topics Clothes and Fashionc1
