measure

measure up

To be the equal of.

相當(dāng)于，等同于

To have the necessary qualifications

合格，符合標(biāo)準(zhǔn)

a candidate who just didn't measure up.

不符合標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的候選人

get (或take或have)the measure of

assess or have assessed the character, nature, or abilities of (someone or something)

評估…的特性（或本質(zhì)、能力）

he's got her measure—she won't fool him.

他已經(jīng)摸到了她的個性——她不會欺騙他。

in — measure

to the degree specified

以（指明的）程度

his rapid promotion was due in some measure to his friendship with the king.

他的快速提升一定程度上同他與國王的友情有關(guān)。

measure one's length

(dated)(of a person) fall flat on the ground

(舊)摔倒，跌倒

measure of capacity

a standard unit of volume used for containers, liquids, and substances such as grain

標(biāo)準(zhǔn)容積

beyond measure

In excess.

過度

Without limit.

無限度，無可估量

for good measure

In addition to the required amount.

另外：附加于要求的數(shù)量

in a measure 或 in some measure

To a degree

在某種程度上

The new law was in a measure harmful.

新的法律在某種程度上說是有害的