1. to find the size, length, or amount of something using a tool
使用工具來確定某物的大小、長度或數量
She measured the length of the table with a tape measure.
她用捲尺量了桌子的長度。
Can you measure how much water is in the jug?
你能量一下水壺裡有多少水嗎？
Measure Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
measure
verb
快速理解
What does "Measure" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Measure"?
「measure」主要指使用工具或標準來確定某物的大小、數量或程度。
- 1
測量尺寸/數量
EN: to find the size, length, or amount of something using a tool or standard
翻譯: 使用工具或標準來確定某物的大小、長度或數量。
- 2
評估程度/價值
EN: to judge the importance, value, or effect of something
翻譯: 判斷某事物的重要性、價值或影響。
- 3
具有特定尺寸
EN: to be a particular size, length, or amount
翻譯: 具有特定的大小、長度或數量。
- 4
採取行動
EN: to take action to achieve something or deal with a problem
翻譯: 採取行動以達成某事或處理問題。
小提醒：注意「measure」作動詞時，常與工具（如尺、杯）或抽象標準（如標準、準則）連用，表示「測量」或「衡量」。當主詞是物體本身時，則表示「尺寸為…」，如「The room measures 5 meters across.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Measure" in English）
How to pronounce "Measure" in English?"Measure" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Measure" from YouTube Videos
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“If this were presented as the final deal, it would be difficult to agree to, but as an emergency interim measure, Yes, I can agree to that.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Measure"?How does "Measure" change by context?
2. to judge the quality, effect, or importance of something
評估某事物的品質、效果或重要性
It's difficult to measure the success of the campaign.
很難衡量這次活動的成功與否。
We need a way to measure customer satisfaction.
我們需要一種方法來衡量客戶滿意度。
3. to be of a particular size or amount
具有特定的大小或數量
The room measures five meters by four meters.
這個房間長五米寬四米。
The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
這次地震的震級為芮氏6.5級。
4. to carefully consider or compare something before making a decision
在做出決定前仔細考慮或比較
He measured his words carefully before speaking.
他在發言前仔細斟酌了用詞。
You should measure the risks against the potential benefits.
你應該權衡風險與潛在利益。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Measure"?How to make natural sentences with "Measure"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| measure + noun | 測量（某物） | The tailor will measure the fabric before cutting. (裁縫會在裁剪前測量布料。) |
| measure + noun + for + noun | 為（某物）測量（某物） | They measured the room for new curtains. (他們為新窗簾測量了房間。) |
| measure + noun + against + noun | 將（某物）與（某物）進行比較 | We must measure our performance against industry standards. (我們必須將我們的表現與行業標準進行比較。) |
| measure + how/what/where clause | 測量（如何/什麼/在哪裡） | This device can measure how much energy is being used. (這個裝置可以測量使用了多少能量。) |
| measure + out + noun | 量出（一定份量） | She carefully measured out a cup of flour for the recipe. (她為食譜仔細量出了一杯麵粉。) |
| measure up | 達到標準；符合要求 | The new employee needs to measure up to the company's expectations. (新員工需要達到公司的期望。) |
| measure up to + noun | 達到（某標準） | The final product did not measure up to our original design. (最終產品沒有達到我們最初的設計標準。) |
用法說明
How is "Measure" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Measure"?
measure doing vs measure to do
- measure doing 通常用於描述測量一個正在進行或已完成的動作或過程。
- measure to do 則較為少見，通常出現在特定結構中，如「take measures to do something」（採取措施做某事），此時「measure」是名詞。
- 作為動詞時，「measure」後方通常直接接受詞（如長度、速度），或使用「measure how...」、「measure whether...」等子句。 EN: Scientists measure changing sea levels to understand global warming. 翻譯: 科學家測量不斷變化的海平面以了解全球暖化。
EN:The government must take measures to control the spread of the disease.
翻譯:政府必須採取措施來控制疾病的傳播。
總結建議
一般情況下，動詞「measure」後直接接名詞受詞，若需表達「為了…而測量」可使用「measure... to understand/check/determine...」等結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Measure" and similar words?How to choose "Measure" vs alternatives?
measure vs calculate
measure 強調實際測量尺寸、數量或程度；calculate 強調透過數學運算得出結果。
measure vs evaluate
measure 側重於取得具體、可量化的數據；evaluate 側重於對品質、價值或表現進行綜合評估與判斷。
measure vs gauge
measure 是較通用的測量；gauge 常指估算或測量難以精確量化的抽象事物（如情緒、反應）。
口語用法
How is "Measure" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Measure"?
引述
在口語中，measure 常用來引述或轉述他人對某事物的評估或看法，特別是當這個評估帶有比較或判斷的意味時。
EN: "How do you measure success in this role?" he asked.
翻譯: 他問：「你如何衡量這個職位的成功？」
EN:She always measures people by their actions, not their words.
翻譯:她總是用行動，而不是言語來衡量一個人。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，measure 有時會與 up 或 against 等詞連用，用來強調比較或評估的過程，帶有較強的主觀判斷語氣。
EN: Don't measure your life against someone else's highlight reel.
翻譯: 別拿你的人生去跟別人精華片段比較。
EN:This new model doesn't measure up to the old one in terms of durability.
翻譯:就耐用度而言，這個新機型比不上舊的。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，說話者可能會使用 to measure 或 measuring 等片語作為停頓填充，引導出後續的具體標準或方法。
EN: The difficulty is... how to measure... the long-term impact accurately.
翻譯: 困難在於...如何準確地衡量...長期的影響。
EN:We need a way, a proper way of measuring, customer satisfaction.
翻譯:我們需要一種方法，一種衡量客戶滿意度的適當方法。
注意：以上口語用法在正式書寫或學術報告中應避免使用。正式文體應使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達評估、比較或計量的概念。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Measure"?What fixed phrases with "Measure" should I remember?
measure up
measure up (to something)
達到（標準）；符合（期望）
measure out
measure out something
量出（特定份量）
measure against
measure something against something
與…比較；對照
measure twice, cut once
proverb
三思而後行（字面：量兩次，切一次）
measure for measure
idiom
以牙還牙，一報還一報
measure progress
verb + noun
衡量進度
measure the impact
verb + noun
衡量影響
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Measure"?Which "Measure" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I measured the temperature is 30 degrees.
✓I measured the temperature at 30 degrees.
使用 'measure' 時，通常搭配介系詞 'at' 來表示測量到的數值，而不是用 'is' 直接連接。
×This ruler can measure until 30 centimeters.
✓This ruler can measure up to 30 centimeters.
表達測量工具的最大量程時，應使用 'measure up to'，而不是 'measure until'。'Until' 用於時間點。
×We need to measure the progress for the project.
✓We need to measure the progress of the project.
表示「...的進度」時，應使用介系詞 'of' 來連接所有格，而不是 'for'。'For' 多用於目的或對象。
×He measured me my height.
✓He measured my height for me.
'Measure' 是及物動詞，直接接受詞（如 my height）。若要表達「為某人」測量，應使用 'for someone' 的結構，而非雙賓語結構。
×This policy measured to reduce pollution.
✓This policy is designed to reduce pollution.
'Measure' 作為動詞，意思是「測量」或「衡量」，不表示「旨在...」或「設計用來...」。應使用 'is designed to', 'aims to' 等表達。
×The room measures 20 square meters large.
✓The room measures 20 square meters.
當 'measure' 表示「尺寸為...」、「面積為...」時，後面直接接數字和單位，不需要再加形容詞如 'large', 'big', 'long' 等。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Measure"?What are tense/participle forms of "Measure"?
measures(3rd_singular)measuring(present_participle)measured(past)measured(past_participle)