1 . The colonies were claiming a larger measureof self-government.

殖民地正要求获得更大程度上的自治。

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2 . The cushions, shown left, measure20× 12 inches and cost $39.95.

展示在左边的垫子，长20英寸宽12英寸，价格是39.95美元。

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3 . The local administration says the curfew is a precautionary measure.

地方当局说宵禁是一种预防措施。

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4 . Measurethe floor area of the greenhouse and divide it by six.

量一下温室的建筑面积再将它除以6。

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5 . Francis poured a generous measureof the whisky into a fresh glass.

弗朗西斯往一个干净的玻璃杯里倒了很多威士忌。

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1.the act or process of measuring;

the measurements were carefully done

2.a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated;

they set the measure for all subsequent work

3.how much there is of something that you can quantify

4.any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal;

the situation called for strong measures

5.a statute in draft before it becomes law;

they held a public hearing on the bill

6.(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

7.musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats;

the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song

8.measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements

1.determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of;

Measure the length of the wall

2.express as a number or measure or quantity;

Can you quantify your results?

3.have certain dimensions;

This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches

4.place a value on; judge the worth of something;

I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional