meter

• 名词，指公制中长度的基本单位；也指用于测量某种量的仪器或装置；还可指诗歌和音乐中的节奏模式。

A noun referring to the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, or any device used for measuring a specific quantity, or the rhythmic pattern in poetry and music.

1. A2formalscientific

   The base unit of length in the International System of Units, approximately equal to 1.094 yards.

   长度单位

   • The table is one meter wide.
   • She ran 100 meters in the race.
   • The room measures 5 meters by 4 meters.

2. measuring deviceB1formaltechnical

   Any of various instruments designed to measure a specific quantity, such as speed, temperature, or electrical current.

   测量仪器

   • The gas meter needs to be read every month.
   • He installed a water meter in the basement.
   • The car's speedometer is a type of meter.

   同义词gaugeindicatorinstrumentmeasurermeasuring instrument

3. poetic rhythmC1formalart

   In prosody, the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse that creates its rhythmic structure.

   格律

   • Shakespeare often used iambic meter in his sonnets.
   • The poet experimented with different meters.
   • Understanding meter is essential for analyzing classical poetry.

   同义词beatcadencemeasurerhythm

4. musical rhythmB2formalart

   The recurring pattern of beats or pulses in music, dividing time into equal units.

   节拍

   • This piece is written in 4/4 meter.
   • The conductor maintained a steady meter throughout the performance.
   • Different time signatures indicate different meters.

   同义词beatpulserhythmtime

• 动词，指用仪器测量或调节某物的数量、流量或速度。

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring or regulating the amount, flow, or rate of something, often using a device.

1. Measure with a meterB2formal

   To measure the amount or rate of something using a meter device.

   用仪表测量

   • The technician metered the water flow to check for leaks.
   • They meter the electricity usage in each apartment.
   • The gas supply is metered to ensure accurate billing.

   同义词gaugemeasurequantify

2. Stamp with a postage meterB2formal

   To stamp mail with a meter that indicates the postage paid.

   加盖邮资机戳

   • The office assistant metered all the outgoing letters.
   • We need to meter these packages before sending them.
   • The machine automatically meters the envelopes.

   同义词frank