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 team's performance did n't measure up to the coach's standards last season.
球队的表现上个赛季没有达到教练的标准。
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
She always measures up the ingredients before baking a cake.
她在烤蛋糕之前总是会量好配料。
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 interviewer measured the candidate up as she talked about her experience.
面试官在候选人谈论她的经历时评估了她。
The politicians measured each other up in the debates.
政客们在辩论中互相衡量对方。
