来自measure,测量，衡量。比喻用法。

1. The Egyptians probably measured their day in twenty-four hours of unequal length.

埃及人很有可能用不同长度的24小时来度量日子。

2. He measured the speed at which ultrasonic waves travel along the bone.

他测出了超声波穿过骨头的速度。

3. The packets are measured to reduce waste.

包裹的大小经过测量以减少浪费。

4. Her more measured response will appeal to voters.

她那更为慎重的答复会受到选民的欢迎。

5. The men spoke in soft, measured tones.

这些人说话的语气轻柔而平稳。