gauge

US /ɡeɪdʒ/
UK /ɡeɪdʒ/
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仪表, 量规

an instrument or device for measuring the amount, level, or contents of something, typically a fluid or gas, or the size or dimensions of an object.

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The fuel gauge in the car showed that the tank was almost empty.
汽车的燃油表显示油箱快空了。
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He used a pressure gauge to check the tire inflation.
他用压力表检查轮胎充气情况。
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meterindicatordialdisplayregister
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规格, 口径, 尺寸

the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure.

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The wire was of a very fine gauge.
这根电线是细规格的。
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The shotgun takes 12-gauge shells.
这把霰弹枪使用12号口径的子弹。
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caliberborediameterthicknesswidth
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测量, 评估, 判断

estimate or determine the amount, level, or contents of (something).

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It's difficult to gauge the public's reaction to the new policy.
很难衡量公众对新政策的反应。
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The company needs to gauge its progress against its goals.
公司需要衡量其相对于目标的进展。
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measureassessevaluateestimatedetermine
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