gauge
(US also gage) [geɪdʒ] verb transitive
MEASURE 测量
■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.我试图估量一下箱子有多重。
(US also gage) [geɪdʒ] verb transitive
JUDGE 判断
■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。 •[+ question word] It's difficult to gauge how they'll react.很难判断他们会作何反应。
(US also gage) [geɪdʒ] noun
MEASURE 测量
countable
■a device for measuring the amount or size of something 测量仪器；测量仪表•a fuel/rain/temperature gauge燃料表／雨量计／温度计 countable
■a device used to measure the pressure of the air in a tyre （汽车）胎压计•a tyre gauge胎压计 countable specialized
■the distance between the rails (= the two long metal bars fixed to the ground) on a railway line （铁轨）轨距•a narrow/standard gauge railway窄轨距／标准轨距铁轨 countable specialized
■the thickness of something, especially metal or wire （尤指金属板的）厚度；（尤指金属丝的）直径
(US also gage) [geɪdʒ] noun
JUDGING 判断
only singular
■a way of judging or showing something, especially the success or popularity of something （尤指对是否成功或受欢迎的）评判方法，判断方法•The fact that the play has transferred to New York is a gauge of its success.该剧转往纽约演出，从这一点就可以判定它是很成功的。 |