英语词汇“size”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

sizesize /saɪz/ noun 1 how big or small something is physically► size

how big or small something is:

“What size is that shirt?” “Large.”

Your desk is exactly the same size as mine.

The price will depend on the size of the carpet.

► measurements

the exact length, width, or height of something, or of someone’s body:

I need to check the measurements of the stove to make sure it will fit in the kitchen.

► dimensions AWL

dimensions means the same as measurements but sounds more formal. You do not use dimensions to talk about someone’s body:

What are the dimensions of the table?

► area AWL

the amount of space that a flat surface such as a floor or wall covers:

Calculate the area of the walls and ceiling before you buy the paint.

► volume AWL

the amount of space that a substance such as a liquid or gas fills:

This instrument measures the volume of air in your lungs.

➔ You can also use volume to talk about the amount of a substance that a container will hold: Help me figure out the volume of this fish tank.

► capacity AWL

the amount that a container, vehicle, or structure will hold:

The tank has a capacity of around 500 gallons.

All the flights to Dallas are filled to capacity (=as full as possible).

➔ see measure2 the fact of being very big physically► size

the fact of being very big:

You should see the size of their house!

The size of the classes makes learning difficult for students.

► extent

the length or size of an area:

The fire covered an area four acres in extent.

The rope was stretched out to its full extent.

► bulk AWL

the very large size of something, especially something heavy that takes up a lot of space:

The sheer bulk of the statue made it very difficult to move.

► magnitude (formal)

the large size of something:

The magnitude of the universe is difficult to imagine.

➔ In scientific writing, magnitude is used to describe the size of an earthquake: The earthquake was a magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale.

3 how big or important something is► size

how big or important something is:

I’m not sure he understands the size of the problem.

Economists measure the size of the economy by adding up the value of all the goods and services we produce.

► scale

how big or important something such as a problem or change is, when other similar problems or changes are different sizes:

Scientists are just beginning to understand the scale of the problem.

► extent

how large, important, or serious something is, especially something such as a problem or injury:

Doctors did several tests to determine the extent of his injury.

► magnitude (formal)

the large size and importance of something:

We need more people to work on the project, because of the magnitude of the job.

➔ see amount (1), level1

单词	size
例句	sizesize /saɪz/ noun 1 how big or small something is physically► size how big or small something is: “What size is that shirt?” “Large.” Your desk is exactly the same size as mine. The price will depend on the size of the carpet. ► measurements the exact length, width, or height of something, or of someone’s body: I need to check the measurements of the stove to make sure it will fit in the kitchen. ► dimensions AWL dimensions means the same as measurements but sounds more formal. You do not use dimensions to talk about someone’s body: What are the dimensions of the table? ► area AWL the amount of space that a flat surface such as a floor or wall covers: Calculate the area of the walls and ceiling before you buy the paint. ► volume AWL the amount of space that a substance such as a liquid or gas fills: This instrument measures the volume of air in your lungs. ➔ You can also use volume to talk about the amount of a substance that a container will hold: Help me figure out the volume of this fish tank. ► capacity AWL the amount that a container, vehicle, or structure will hold: The tank has a capacity of around 500 gallons. All the flights to Dallas are filled to capacity (=as full as possible). ➔ see measure2 the fact of being very big physically► size the fact of being very big: You should see the size of their house! The size of the classes makes learning difficult for students. ► extent the length or size of an area: The fire covered an area four acres in extent. The rope was stretched out to its full extent. ► bulk AWL the very large size of something, especially something heavy that takes up a lot of space: The sheer bulk of the statue made it very difficult to move. ► magnitude (formal) the large size of something: The magnitude of the universe is difficult to imagine. ➔ In scientific writing, magnitude is used to describe the size of an earthquake: The earthquake was a magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale. 3 how big or important something is► size how big or important something is: I’m not sure he understands the size of the problem. Economists measure the size of the economy by adding up the value of all the goods and services we produce. ► scale how big or important something such as a problem or change is, when other similar problems or changes are different sizes: Scientists are just beginning to understand the scale of the problem. ► extent how large, important, or serious something is, especially something such as a problem or injury: Doctors did several tests to determine the extent of his injury. ► magnitude (formal) the large size and importance of something: We need more people to work on the project, because of the magnitude of the job. ➔ see amount (1), level1
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