gauge
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you gauge the speed or strength of something, or if you gauge an amount, you measure or calculate it, often by using a device of some kind. (常指用仪器) 测量
He gauged the wind at over thirty knots. 他测量出风速为30节以上。
2. N-COUNT A gauge is a device that measures the amount or quantity of something and shows the amount measured. 测量仪器[oft n N]
...temperature gauges. …温度计。
3. V-T If you gauge people's actions, feelings, or intentions in a particular situation, you carefully consider and judge them. 判定
His mood can be gauged by his reaction to the most trivial of incidents. 他的情绪可以通过他对最琐碎的小事的反应来判定。
4. N-SING A gauge of someone's feelings or a situation is a fact or event that can be used to judge them. (评价、判断的) 标准
The index is the government's chief gauge of future economic activity. 这个指数是政府对未来经济活动的主要判断标准。
5. N-SING the distance between the rails of a railway track: in Britain 4 ft 8 in. (1.435 m) 轨距
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gauge /ɡeɪdʒ/ (gauging,gauged,gauges)
剑桥词典
gauge verb [T] (MEASURE)
to calculate an amount , especially by using a measuring device
(尤指用测量仪器)测量,计量,测算
Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature . 用温度计测量一下温度。
I tried to gauge (= guess ) the weight of the box . 我试着估量箱子有多重。
gauge verb [T] (JUDGE)
to make a judgment about something, usually people's feelings
判定,判断(通常指人的感受)
A poll was conducted to gauge consumers ' attitudes . 为了摸清消费者的看法,进行了一次民意调查。
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] It's difficult to gauge how they'll react . 很难判断他们会作何反应。 返回 gauge