barometer
US /bəˈrɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /bəˈrɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
名词
1.
气压计
an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
示例:
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The barometer showed a sudden drop in pressure, indicating a storm was approaching.
气压计显示气压突然下降，预示着暴风雨即将来临。
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Mountaineers use a special type of barometer to measure altitude.
登山者使用一种特殊类型的气压计来测量海拔。
2.
晴雨表, 指标
something that indicates changes in something else
示例:
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The stock market is often seen as a barometer of the economy.
股市常被视为经济的晴雨表。
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Student attendance can be a good barometer of school morale.
学生出勤率可以很好地反映学校士气。
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