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Inflections of 'measure v ⇒ conjugate )measures v 3rd person singular measuring v pres p measured v past measured v past p
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Traduções principais measure [sth/sb] ⇒ vtr (calculate dimensions) medir vt I need to measure the wood before I cut it. The player measured the distance to the goal. Eu preciso medir a madeira antes de cortá-la. O jogador mediu a distância até o gol. measure [sth] ⇒ vtr figurative (weigh, consider) (figurativo ) medir vt considerar vt He measured all of his options before acting. Ele mediu todas as opções antes de agir. measure [sth] against [sth] vtr + prep figurative (compare) (figurativo ) medir vt comparar vt The new president's success would always be measured against his predecessor's. O sucesso do novo presidente seria sempre medido contra o do seu predecessor. measure against [sth] vi + prep (compare) comparar-se vp He tested his skill to see how he measures against the competition. Ele testou a habilidade dele para ver como ele compara-se com a concorrência. measure n (unit of measurement) medida sf They use pounds as a measure in the USA. Eles usam libras como medida nos EUA. measure n (system of measurement) medida sf The litre is a liquid measure. O litro é uma medida de líquido. measure n often plural (action taken) medida sf ação sf ato sm This measure is necessary to ensure the safety of all employees. Essa medida é necessária para garantir a segurança de todos os empregados. measure n often plural (dimensions calculated) medida sf I have the measures of the room in my notebook. Eu tenho as medidas do quarto no meu caderno. measure n figurative (limited amount) (figurativo ) um pouco loc adv He had just a measure of curiosity about the subject. Ele tinha só um pouco de curiosidade sobre o assunto.
Traduções complementares measure n (measuring instrument) ferramenta de medição sf instrumento de medição sm The worker took out his measure before he started working. O operário tirou a ferramenta de medição antes de começar a trabalhar. measure n (standard) medida sf padrão sm Our process is the best one, by any measure. Nosso processo é um melhor, de acordo com qualquer medida. measure n (bounds, limits) medida sf dimensão sf The measure of the court was 30 x 90 meters. A medida da quadra era de 30 metros por 90. measure n (law, bill) (lei, projeto ) medida sf The measure was approved by the legislature. A medida foi aprovada pelo legislativo. measure n (specific amount) medida sf quantidade sf In English pubs, a standard measure of spirits is 25 ml. Em bares ingleses, uma medida padrão para licores é de 25 ml. measure n (music: bar) medida sf There are four crotchets per measure in 4/4 time.
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Locuções verbais measure [sth] out,[sth] vtr phrasal sep (measure and divide [sth] ) dividir vt The man measured the grain out into four equal portions. measure up vi phrasal figurative (be adequate) adequar-se vp estar à altura expres He will never measure up; we might as well go ahead and fire him now. measure up to [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (match, be equal to) estar à altura expres corresponder vt Rodgers has proved that he is capable of measuring up to the demands of the job. measure [sth] up vtr phrasal sep (calculate dimensions of) medir vt Go ahead and measure up the next ten boards to be cut. measure [sb] up vtr phrasal sep (calculate size: for clothing) tirar medida loc v The dress designer was measuring Brenda up. measure [sb] up vtr phrasal sep figurative (assess, scrutinize) (figurado ) sondar vt Colin knew about the vacant position and was aware that his boss was measuring him up.
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