gauge
英 /ɡeɪdʒ/ 美 /ɡeɪdʒ/
- v. 估计；判断；测量To judge or measure the amount, level, or nature of something
- n. 测量仪；计量器An instrument that measures an amount, level, or pressure
- n. 标准宽度；轨距A standard width or thickness, especially between railway rails
I dipped a toe in to gauge the water temperature.
我把一只脚趾伸进水里，试了试水温。
Governments often use household surveys to gauge public satisfaction with healthcare, education, and other essential services.
政府常通过住户调查了解公众对医疗、教育及其他基本服务的满意程度。
搭配
gauge public opinion 了解公众意见gauge the impact 评估影响a pressure gauge 压力计a fuel gauge 燃油表
辨析提示
读音同gage；既可用仪器测量，也可凭信息判断。
词族
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