Teaching people how to cook healthy meals is only a half-measure if they cannot afford the ingredients. It is not a time for half measures: we need radical change now.
in great measureadv
(largely)
do značné míry
The President's re-election chances are in great measure tied to the health of the economy.
measure [sb] up for [sth]v expr
(calculate size: for clothing) (krejčí)
brát míry na ned, fráze
The tailor measured him up for a new suit.
preventive measure, preventative measuren
often plural (action taken to prevent [sth])
preventivní opatření příd + s mn
Some women use birth control pills as a preventive measure to avoid pregnancy.
Washing your hands frequently is a preventative measure against getting sick.
rough measuren
(approximate gauge)
hrubý odhad
By studying people's actions you'll have the rough measure of their characters.
tape measure, measuring tapen
(strip for measuring)
krejčovský metr příd + m
Tailors and dressmakers use tape measures to take measurements for clothing.