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size noun
⇨ size (an area the size of Wales) ⇨ level (You should have seen the size of their house!) size noun size ♦︎ measurement ♦︎ area ♦︎ capacity ♦︎ dimension ♦︎ volume ♦︎ bulk ♦︎ extentThese are all words for how large sth is or the amount of space it covers. 这些词均表示某物的大小、面积、体积。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an area / a capacity / a volume of 30 metres / litres, etc.◆in size / area / capacity / volume / bulk / extent◆the exact size / measurements / area / dimensions / extent◆a large / small size / area / capacity / volume◆maximum size / capacity / dimensions / volume / extent◆total size / area / capacity / volume◆(a) limited size / area / capacity / dimensions◆to measure the size / area / dimensions / volume of sth◆to calculate the size / area / volume of sth■ size [uncountable, countable] how large a person or thing is 大小；面积；规模◆It's an area the size of (= the same size as) New Jersey.它的面积有新泽西州那么大。◆It's similar in size to a tomato.它的大小和西红柿差不多。◆The facilities are excellent for a town that size.对于如此规模的一个城镇来说，其设施堪称一流。◆The kitchen is a good size (= not small).这厨房够大的。◆Dogs come in all shapes and sizes.狗有大有小，体形也各不相同。■ measurement [countable, usually plural] the size, length or amount of sth （某物的）尺寸，长度，数量◆The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84.这间屋子的准确尺寸是长3.20米，宽2.84米。◆I'll need to take your waist measurement.我需要量一下你的腰围。◆Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)?你知道自己的尺寸吗？◆By making careful measurements of the eclipses, astronomers have made great progress in understanding them.通过对日食、月食的仔细测量，天文学家对此有了更多的了解。▸ measure verb [intransitive, transitive] ◆The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft.主卧室宽12英尺，长15英尺。◆A ship's speed is measured in knots.轮船的速度以节来测量。◆This is a special device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere.这是用于测量大气层中辐射水平的一种专用仪器。■ area [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the amount of space covered by a flat surface or piece of land, described as a measurement 面积◆How do you work out the area of a right-angled triangle?怎样计算直角三角形的面积？◆The room is 12 square metres in area.这个房间面积为12平方米。◆The country has a total area of around a million square miles.这个国家总面积大约为100万平方英里。■ capacity [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the number of people or things that a container or space can hold 容量；容积；容纳能力◆The theatre has a seating capacity of 2 000.这个剧院可容纳2 000名观众。◆The fuel tank has a capacity of 50 litres.这个油箱的容量为50升。◆a hard disk storage capacity of 500 megabytes500兆的硬盘存储容量◆The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full).大厅里座无虚席。◆They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats).他们给坐满全场的观众表演。■ dimension /daɪˈmenʃn, dɪˈmenʃn/ [countable, usually plural] a measurement in space, for example the height, width or length of sth （构成空间的）维（如长、宽、高）；尺寸◆We measured the dimensions of the kitchen.我们测量了厨房的大小。◆The images can be viewed in three dimensions using these special glasses.用这种特制眼镜观看这些图像可以得到立体效果。■ volume [uncountable, countable] the amount of space that an object or substance fills; the amount of space that a container has 体积；容积；容量◆How do you measure the volume of a gas?怎样计量气体的体积呢？◆What volume of water would be needed to fill the aquarium?装满这个鱼缸需要多少立方的水？◆In the experiment, lighted candles were put under jars of different volumes.实验中，用不同容量的罐子把一些点燃的蜡烛扣住。■ bulk [uncountable] the large size or quantity of sth （大的）体积，量◆Despite its bulk and weight, the car is extremely fast.尽管这辆汽车又大又重，速度却非常快。◆A charge of £2.50 per copy is made for bulk orders (= for a large number of similar items).大批量的订单收费为每册2.50英镑。◆It's cheaper to buy in bulk.批发购买会便宜些。■ extent [uncountable] the physical size of an area 大小；面积；范围◆You can't see the full extent of the beach from here.从这儿看不到海滩的全貌。◆The island is 300 square kilometres in extent.这个岛面积为300平方公里。 see also extend ⇨ lead verb 3 level noun level ♦︎ degree ♦︎ scale ♦︎ extent ♦︎ size ♦︎ proportions ♦︎ magnitudeThese are all words for the amount or importance of sth, especially if it is very large. 这些词均表示程度、级别、规模或重要性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the true level / extent / size of sth◆the full scale / extent / size of sth◆the sheer scale / extent / size / magnitude of sth◆(a) manageable level / scale / size / proportions◆(a) global level / scale / proportions◆to assess / judge the level / degree / scale / extent / size / magnitude of sth◆to realize the level / degree / scale / extent / size of sth◆to calculate the level / extent of sth◆the scale / extent / size / magnitude of the problem◆the scale / extent of the damage■ level [countable] the amount of sth that exists in a particular situation at a particular time （某个时间和情况下存在的）数量，程度，浓度◆These cities have relatively low levels of unemployment.这些城市的失业率相对较低。◆a test to check the level of alcohol in the blood对血液中酒精含量的测试◆High stress levels will affect employees' productivity.精神压力大会影响雇员的工作效率。◆The aim is to reduce pollution levels in the city.目标是降低城市的污染水平。■ degree [countable] how far sth is true; the level of a quality that sb/sth has or needs 程度；级别◆I agree with you to a certain degree.我在某种程度上同意你的观点。◆To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour?父母应在多大程度上对孩子的行为负责呢？◆Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues.大多数流行音乐或多或少都受到布鲁斯音乐的影响。◆Her job demands a high degree of skill.她的工作对技能的要求很高。■ scale [uncountable, singular] how large or important sth is, especially when compared with sth else （尤指与其他事物相比较时的）规模，范围，程度◆It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster.这场灾难的严重程度当时还无法充分了解。◆We are striving to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced).我们正在努力达到规模生产。◆They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests).他们大宴宾客。◆Here was corruption on a grand scale.这里的腐败曾十分严重。 see also full-scale ⇨ detailed , large-scale ⇨ wide 1 ■ extent [uncountable, singular] how large or important sth is; how far sth is true; how great an effect sth has 程度；限度◆She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem.她夸大了问题的严重性。◆I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge.他知识之渊博令我感到惊奇。◆To some extent what she argues is true.她的论证在某种程度上是符合事实的。◆To what extent is this true of all schools?这在多大程度上符合所有学校的实际情况呢？NOTE 辨析 Scale or extent?The scale of sth is how large it is; its extent is how far it goes. In many cases there is no real difference between the two. * scale指事物的规模，extent指事物的程度。在许多情况下这两个词并无实质差别◆the scale / extent of the problem / damage问题的严重性；损坏的程度However, you are more likely to try to assess/measure/calculate the extent of sth, while you simply try to comprehend/grasp the scale of sth. Some qualities, such as knowledge, are considered as being wide rather than large, and so have extent rather than scale. 然而，更常说assess/measure/calculate the extent of sth（评估／测量／计算程度），以及comprehend/grasp the scale of sth（认识／理解严重性）。有些特质，如knowledge，一般看成是范围广而非规模大，所以要用extent而非scale◆I was amazed at the scale of his knowledge. ■ size [uncountable] the large amount or extent of sth 大量；大规模◆You should have seen the size of their house!你真该看看他们的房子有多大！◆We were shocked at the size of his debts.他欠债之多让我们震惊。■ proportions /prəˈpɔːʃnz; NAmE prəˈpɔːrʃnz/ [plural] the size and shape of an area; the scale of a task or problem 面积；体积；（任务或问题的）规模，程度◆The apartment is of generous proportions, with a large kitchen and dining area.这套公寓很宽敞，厨房和餐厅的面积很大。ⓘ When describing a task or problem, proportions is often used in order to say whether the task/problem can be managed easily or not. 描述任务或问题时，常用proportions来表示它们是否易于操作或解决◆This method divides the task into more manageable proportions.这个方法把任务分解成一些较易操作的步骤。◆The food shortage could soon reach crisis proportions.粮食短缺可能很快就会达到危机的程度。◆The virus has not yet reached epidemic proportions.这种病毒尚未发展成大规模的传染病。 ■ magnitude /ˈmægnɪtjuːd; NAmE ˈmægnɪtuːd/ [uncountable] (formal) how large or important sth is, especially when it is very large or important 巨大；重大；重要性◆We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.我们当时没有意识到这个问题的重要性。◆This is a discovery of the first magnitude (= it is very important).这是一项极为重要的发现。◆We are talking about something of a different order of magnitude (= so much larger or more important that it cannot easily be compared with other examples).我们在谈论一件非同寻常的重大事情。 |