to measure up
[phrase form: measure]
01
达到标准, 符合期望
to meet or exceed the established requirements or expectations in terms of quality, performance, or achievement
例子
The current progress is not measuring up to our expectations.
目前的进展没有达到我们的期望。
02
测量, 确定尺寸
to determine the physical dimensions or size of something or someone
例子
The tailor measures up the customer for a perfect fit.
裁缝测量顾客的尺寸以获得完美合身。
03
评估, 衡量
to assess someone's character, skills, or potential by carefully observing them
例子
The politicians measured each other up in the debates.
政客们在辩论中互相衡量对方。
