gauge

• 名词，指用于测量数量、大小、容量或程度的仪器或装置，如压力表、厚度计或距离规。也指测量标准、尺度或衡量依据。

A noun referring to an instrument or device used for measuring the amount, size, or capacity of something, such as pressure, thickness, or distance.

1. Measurement instrumentB2formal

   A device used to measure the amount, size, or capacity of something.

   测量仪器

   • The mechanic checked the tire pressure with a gauge.
   • The fuel gauge showed the tank was nearly empty.
   • A pressure gauge is essential for monitoring the boiler.

   同义词caliperdialgageindicatormanometermeasuring instrumentmetermicrometersensor

2. Standard or criterionB2formal

   A fact or situation that can be used to judge something.

   标准

   • Customer satisfaction is a good gauge of service quality.
   • The test results are a reliable gauge of student progress.
   • Economic growth is often used as a gauge of national success.

   同义词barometerbenchmarkcriterionindicatormeasurestandardtesttouchstoneyardstick

3. Thickness or diameterB2formal

   The thickness, size, or diameter of a wire, sheet, or similar object.

   厚度或直径

   • The wire is 12 gauge, which is quite thick.
   • The sheet metal is available in various gauges.
   • You need a specific gauge of needle for this sewing machine.

   同义词borecaliberdiametersizethicknesswidth

• 动词，表示测量、估计或判断某事物的数量、水平或质量。

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring, estimating, or judging the amount, level, or quality of something.

1. Measure or estimateB2formal

   To determine the amount, level, or capacity of something, often using instruments or judgment.

   测量或估计

   • The technician gauged the pressure in the tank.
   • We need to gauge the public's reaction to the new policy.
   • She tried to gauge his mood before speaking.

   同义词appraiseassesscalculatecomputedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasurequantify

   反义词ignoremiscalculatemisestimatemisjudgeneglect

2. Assess or evaluateB2formal

   To make a judgment about something, especially people's feelings or opinions.

   评估

   • It's difficult to gauge how much support the proposal has.
   • He gauged the distance before jumping.
   • The survey gauged customer satisfaction levels.

   同义词appraiseassesscalculatedetermineestimateevaluatejudgemeasureratesize up

   反义词disregardignoremisjudgeneglect