"calibre" in Chinese (Simplified)
口径能力(比喻)
Definition
枪管的内径,或子弹大小的单位;也用作比喻,表示某人或某事的能力或水平。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“口径”在正式场合指枪械参数,口语中可指能力或级别(如“高口径人才”)。通常带有赞扬色彩。注意与“能力”等词的区别用法。
Examples
The rifle uses bullets of a small calibre.
这把步枪用小**口径**的子弹。
This team has players of the highest calibre.
这个队拥有最高**口径**的队员。
She is a doctor of great calibre.
她是一位高**口径**的医生。
It's rare to find an engineer of his calibre.
很难找到他这种**口径**的工程师。
The debate attracted speakers of international calibre.
辩论邀请了国际**口径**的演讲者。
In terms of talent, this orchestra is of another calibre.
论天赋,这个乐团是另一个**口径**。