Meter
01
米
the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters
例子
The length of the room is 5 meters.
房间的长度是5米。
The fabric was sold by the meter at the textile store.
这种布料在纺织品商店是按米出售的。
02
仪表, 计量器
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
03
米, 节奏
rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
04
格律, 韵律
the arrangement of unstressed and stressed syllables in a verse that produces the rhythm
to meter
01
测量, 计量
to measure something using a device designed for measuring a particular quantity such as length, volume, or electricity
Transitive: to meter a quantity
例子
The technician is metering the internet speed to ensure it meets the desired level.
技术人员正在测量互联网速度，以确保其达到所需水平。
The scientist will meter the volume of the liquid using a graduated cylinder.
科学家将使用量筒测量液体的体积。
02
用邮资机盖印, 计量邮资
to apply a postage mark or label to an item using a postage meter
Transitive: to meter a package or letter
例子
You can meter the envelopes to save time when sending out bulk letters.
你可以在寄送大量信件时计量邮资信封以节省时间。
The company decided to meter their packages instead of buying stamps.
公司决定对包裹进行邮资计费，而不是购买邮票。
词汇树
micrometer
multimeter
meter
