Scale
01
规模, 程度
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
例子
The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.
When choosing a new car, he considered the scale of fuel efficiency in relation to the vehicle's size.
02
鳞片, 鳞
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
例子
The fish 's scales shimmered in the sunlight as it leaped out of the water.
鱼的鳞片在阳光下闪闪发光，当它跳出水面时。
The alligator 's scales provide protection from predators and help regulate body temperature.
鳄鱼的鳞片提供了对捕食者的保护，并有助于调节体温。
03
秤, 体重秤
a device used to weigh people or objects
例子
The bathroom scale indicated that she had lost a few pounds after her diet and exercise regimen.
浴室秤显示她在节食和锻炼后减了几磅。
The warehouse manager used a large industrial scale to weigh the shipments of goods.
仓库经理使用了一个大型工业秤来称量货物的运输。
04
音阶, 音乐音阶
an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
例子
The C major scale consists of seven notes, starting with C and following a specific pattern of intervals.
C大调音阶由七个音符组成，从C开始，遵循特定的音程模式。
The guitarist practiced various scales to improve their finger dexterity and knowledge of musical theory.
吉他手练习了各种音阶，以提高手指的灵活性和音乐理论的知识。
05
尺度, 等级
a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
例子
The earthquake's intensity was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的强度是用里氏震级测量的。
The temperature scale can be in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.
温度的标度可以是摄氏、华氏或开尔文。
06
比例, 规模
a principle of design that refers to the size of elements in a composition relative to one another or to the overall size of the composition itself
例子
In architectural design, the scale of the building's facade elements should harmonize with the structure's overall size.
在建筑设计中，建筑立面元素的比例应与结构的整体尺寸相协调。
The artist carefully considered the scale of the objects in the painting to create a balanced and visually pleasing composition.
艺术家仔细考虑了绘画中物体的比例，以创造一个平衡且视觉上令人愉悦的构图。
07
a small leaf that covers and protects a bud or flower cluster, a modified leaf or bract that covers and protects a bud or catkin
例子
The buds are enclosed by protective scales.
She examines the scale at the tip of the developing shoot.
08
an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity
例子
The thermometer has a scale in degrees Celsius.
He checks the scale on the measuring cup.
09
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor
例子
The tank is reinforced with a scale of metal plates.
Artillery crews work behind protective scale shielding.
10
a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body
例子
The dermatologist examines scales on the patient's scalp.
He notices scales forming after a sunburn.
to scale
01
攀登, 克服
to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder
Transitive: to scale a height or obstacle
例子
In the competition, participants aimed to scale the vertical wall as quickly as possible.
在比赛中，参赛者的目标是尽可能快地攀登垂直墙。
The burglar attempted to scale the fence to gain unauthorized access to the secured area.
窃贼试图攀爬围栏以未经授权进入安全区域。
02
调整, 缩放
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
例子
The architect carefully scaled the blueprint to ensure it would fit within the available space.
建筑师仔细缩放了蓝图，以确保它能适应可用空间。
The economist scaled the inflation rate against historical data to make predictions about the future.
经济学家将通货膨胀率与历史数据对比，以预测未来。
03
称重, 测量
to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
例子
The chef asked the assistant to scale the ingredients carefully.
厨师要求助手仔细称量食材。
Before shipping the goods, the warehouse workers need to scale each package.
在发货前，仓库工人需要称重每个包裹。
04
称重, 记录重量
to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
例子
The fishing tournament required participants to bring in catches that scaled a minimum weight of 2 pounds.
钓鱼比赛要求参赛者带来的渔获称重至少2磅。
The nutritionist advised her clients to aim for a diet that allowed them to scale a healthy weight.
营养师建议她的客户追求一种能让他们达到健康体重的饮食。
05
刮鳞, 去除鳞片
to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
例子
The chef skillfully scaled the fish.
厨师熟练地刮鳞了鱼。
The culinary student practiced the technique of scaling fish under the guidance of the chef instructor.
烹饪学生在厨师导师的指导下练习了刮鳞技术。
06
攀登, 爬上
to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
例子
After a challenging ascent, the climbers finally scaled the summit of the mountain.
在艰难的攀登之后，登山者们终于登上了山顶。
To access the ancient ruins, archaeologists had to scale the steep hillside in the dense jungle.
为了进入古代遗址，考古学家们不得不攀登茂密丛林中的陡峭山坡。
07
攀登, 攻占
to use ladders or similar means to gain access to and conquer a fortified structure
Transitive: to scale a fortified structure
例子
The army attempted to scale the castle walls during the siege.
军队在围攻期间试图攀登城堡的城墙。
The soldiers managed to scale the fortress walls and gain entry to the enemy stronghold.
士兵们成功攀登了堡垒的城墙并进入了敌人的据点。
词汇树
scalable
scalage
scaleless
scale
