size
noun uk/saɪz/ us/saɪz/
(AMOUNT)
A2 [ C or U ]尺寸；大小；规模
how large or small something or someone is
We are concerned about the size of our debt. 我们为自己的巨额债务担忧。
Some kinds of trees grow to a huge size. 有些树长得很高大。
What is the size of that window? 那扇窗户尺寸有多大?
The field was about ten acres in size. 这块地的面积约有10英亩。
He had a lump on his head the size of (= the same size as) an egg. 他头上有一个鸡蛋大小的包。
The baby is a good size (= quite large). 这婴儿长得可真大。
I was amazed at the size of their kitchen (= it was very big). 他们家厨房的面积之大令我吃惊。
- More examples
- Reducing the size of classes may improve educational standards.
- The fruit is washed and then graded by size.
- We were horrified at the size of the bill.
- My foot swelled up to three times the normal size when it was stung by a wasp.
- He's twice her size.
(MEASURE)
A2 [ C ]尺码，号
one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold
a size 14 dress 14号的裙子
Do these shoes come (= are they made) in children's sizes? 这些鞋有儿童码的吗?
What size are you?/What is your size?/What size do you take? 你穿几号的?
Would you like to try the coat (on) for size (= see how well it fits you), sir? 您想试试这件外套大小合适吗，先生?
We'll need to get the carpet cut to size (= cut so that it fits). 我们需要把那块地毯裁剪得大小正合适。
- More examples
- Could I try these shoes in a bigger size?
- I take a size five in shoes.
- What size shoes do you take?
- I couldn't find anything in the shop in my bust size.
- This jacket is a bit tight - do you have it in a larger size?
(GLUE)
[ U ] fabrics specialized（使衣服、纸张等坚挺的）浆料，胶料
a substance like glue that gives stiffness and a hard, shiny surface to cloth, paper, etc.
Idiom
that's about the size of itidiom informal 正是；就是那么一回事
used to show your agreement with someone who has said something correct
"So you mean you won't come to the party with me?" "Yes, that's about the size of it." “那么你的意思是你不和我一起参加聚会了？”“对，是这样。”
size
verb [ T ] uk/saɪz/ us/saɪz/
给（衣服、纸张等）上浆，给…涂胶
to cover or treat cloth, paper, etc. with size
Phrasal verb
size something/someone up 打量;估计;判断
to examine something or someone carefully and decide what you think about it, him, or her
Voters are still sizing up the candidates. 选民们还在衡量各个候选人的情况。
The two cats walked in circles around each other, sizing each other up. 两只猫围着彼此绕圈，并且互相打量着。