用作及物动词
▲S+~+n./pron. The device can gauge the speed.这种装置可以计量速度。
A thermometer gauges the temperature.温度计可测量温度。
It's difficult to gauge one's character.要判断一个人的品格是很困难的。
▲S+~+that/wh-clause
I gauged that it was not a good moment to speak to her.我认为那不是跟她说话的时机。
Can you gauge what her reaction is likely to be?你能揣测她的反应可能是什么吗?
补充资料
[词源]<民间拉丁语gallicare(标准尺寸)
gauge
n. [geɪdʒ] ( gauges )
双解释义
C 1. 厚度,直径 the thickness of wire or certain metal objects, or the width of the barrel of a gun
C 2. 测量仪表 instrument for measuring the amount or level of sth
C 3. 规格,尺度 a standard measure of weight, size, etc., to objects can be compared
What gauge of wire should we use for this job?我们干这活应该用多大号的铁丝?
The fuel gauges dropped swiftly.燃料表指针迅速下降。
What gauge of wire do you require?你需要什么规格的电线?
Is a person's behavior under stress a reliable gauge of his character?人在受到压力时的行为能作其品性的可靠尺度吗?