measure

measure up

To be the equal of.

相当于，等同于

To have the necessary qualifications

合格，符合标准

a candidate who just didn't measure up.

不符合标准的候选人

get (或take或have)the measure of

assess or have assessed the character, nature, or abilities of (someone or something)

评估…的特性（或本质、能力）

he's got her measure—she won't fool him.

他已经摸到了她的个性——她不会欺骗他。

in — measure

to the degree specified

以（指明的）程度

his rapid promotion was due in some measure to his friendship with the king.

他的快速提升一定程度上同他与国王的友情有关。

measure one's length

(dated)(of a person) fall flat on the ground

(旧)摔倒，跌倒

measure of capacity

a standard unit of volume used for containers, liquids, and substances such as grain

标准容积

beyond measure

In excess.

过度

Without limit.

无限度，无可估量

for good measure

In addition to the required amount.

另外：附加于要求的数量

in a measure 或 in some measure

To a degree

在某种程度上

The new law was in a measure harmful.

新的法律在某种程度上说是有害的