"gauge" in Chinese (Traditional)
儀表測量判斷
Definition
儀表是一種用來測量事物數量、大小或水平的工具或設備。作為動詞時,意思是根據證據來判斷或估計某事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
作名詞時多用於技術領域,如“pressure gauge”(壓力表),也可用於表示厚度(如“wire gauge”,線徑)。作動詞較正式,用於根據證據推斷或判斷時。常見搭配有“fuel gauge”、“gauge reaction”、“gauge distance”。不等同於‘猜’。
Examples
The car's fuel gauge is almost empty.
汽車的燃油**表**快空了。
You can use a ruler to gauge the length of the table.
你可以用尺子來**測量**桌子的長度。
The mechanic checked the tire gauge.
技師檢查了輪胎**壓力表**。
It's hard to gauge his true feelings about the project.
很難**判斷**他對這個項目的真實感受。
Can you gauge how many people will show up to the meeting?
你能**估計**有多少人會來參加會議嗎?
He tried to gauge the distance before throwing the ball.
他在丟球前試圖**判斷**距離。