| 释义 |
barometer
UK [bə'rɒm.ɪ.tər] US [-'rɑ:.mɪ.tˌɚ] noun countable
■a device that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is likely to change 气压计
■something that can show how a particular situation is developing, or how people's opinions on a particular matter are changing （颢示特定形势或人们对某一问题态度变化的）晴雨表，标志•This survey is considered to be a reliable barometer of public opinion.这项调查被看作是可靠的晴雨表，能反映出民意。 |