gauge n.&v.

n.
1.测量仪器（或仪表）；计量器
a fuel gauge燃料表
a petrol gauge汽油量表
a temperature gauge温度计
2.宽度，厚度
What gauge of wire do we need?
我们需要多大直径的金属丝？
3.（枪管的）口径
a 12-gauge shotgun
12号猎枪
4.（铁道的）轨距；（火车的）轮距
standard gauge
标准轨距
5.事实，依据，尺度，标准
Tomarrow's game against team A will be a good gauge of their promotion chances.
明天与A队的比赛是衡量他们能否升级的很好的依据。

v.
1.判定，判断
He tried to gauge her mood.
他试图揣摩她的心情。
2.测量
3.估计，估算
We were able to gauge the strength of the wind from the movement of the trees.
我们可根据树的摇动估计风力。

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