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measure
/ˈmɛʒər/
측정하다
Scientists need to measure the temperature accurately.
과학자들은 온도를 정확하게 측정해야 한다.
일반
측정하다 (크기·양·정도를 재다)
The nurse will measure your blood pressure.
간호사가 당신의 혈압을 측정할 거예요.
Can be used for physical quantities (length, weight) or abstract concepts (success, impact).
일반
대책 (문제 해결을 위한 조치)
The government introduced new measures to reduce unemployment.
정부는 실업률을 줄이기 위한 새로운 대책을 도입했다.
Often used in plural form (measures).
공학
전문적
단위 (표준화된 기준)
The meter is a measure of length.
미터는 길이의 단위이다.
Common in technical contexts (e.g., units of measurement).
문학적
정도 (정도나 범위를 나타냄)
To some measure, her efforts succeeded.
일정 정도까지 그녀의 노력이 성공했다.
Used in expressions like 'to some measure,' 'in large measure.'
콜로케이션
관련 표현
프로 팁
Measure vs. Measurement
'Measure' (동사) is the action of measuring, while 'measurement' (명사) is the result or process of measuring. Example: 'They will measure the room' (동사) vs. 'The measurement was precise' (명사).
황금 법칙
When to Use 'Measure' as a Noun
Use 'measure' as a noun for actions (e.g., 'safety measures') or units (e.g., 'a measure of flour'). Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'love' or 'happiness' unless in specific phrases (e.g., 'to some measure').
어원
From Old French *mesure* (measure), from Latin *mensura* (measurement), from *metiri* (to measure).
사용 참고
As a verb, 'measure' often takes direct objects (measure time, measure success). As a noun, it can refer to actions (measures) or units (a measure of grain).
단어 분해
meas-
to measure
root-ure
result or action of
suffix영한사전