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measuring rod

/ˈmɛʒərɪŋ rɒd/

翻译: 用于测量长度或距离的物理工具,也比喻用于比较或评价的标准或准则。

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/ˈmɛʒərɪŋ rɒd/C1formaltechnical
  • zh用于测量长度或距离的物理工具,也比喻用于比较或评价的标准或准则。

A physical tool used for measuring length or distance, or figuratively, a standard or criterion used for comparison or evaluation.

  1. Standard for comparisonC1formal

    A criterion or benchmark used to evaluate or compare the quality, value, or performance of something.

    zh衡量标准

    • Customer satisfaction is often used as a measuring rod for success.
    • This test serves as a measuring rod for students' progress.
    • The company's profits are a measuring rod of its financial health.
  2. Physical measuring toolB2formal

    A physical rod or stick marked with units of length, used for measuring distances or dimensions.

    zh测量杆

    • The carpenter used a measuring rod to check the length of the board.
    • A measuring rod is essential for accurate construction work.
    • He marked the measurements on the measuring rod.