scale
名詞
定義 scale 名詞
measure(測量)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
A series of numbers or units used for measuring or comparing the magnitude of something.
尺度；刻度；等級
The temperature was measured using the Celsius/Fahrenheit scale.
溫度是使用攝氏/華氏刻度來測量的。
On a scale of one to five, how would you rate this product?
在一到五的等級中，你會如何評價這款產品？
This scale is used to assess customer satisfaction.
這個尺度是用來評估顧客滿意度的。
- B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The ratio between the size of a representation of something and its actual size.
比例；比例尺
The map has a scale of 1:10,000.
這張地圖的比例尺是1:10,000。
This map is drawn to a very detailed scale.
這張地圖是以非常詳細的比例繪製的。
The model of the building is built to scale.
這棟建築的模型是按比例建造的。
size(尺寸)
- B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)Singular(單數)
The extent or magnitude of something, especially when it is considerable.
大小；規模；範圍
We have not yet grasped the full scale of the disaster.
我們還沒有完全掌握這場災難的規模。
The company operates on a global scale.
這家公司在全球範圍內運營。
The event was organized on a large scale.
這次活動是以大規模組織的。
music(音樂)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A sequence of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch.
音階
the C major scale
C大調音階
Practicing scales daily is essential for a pianist.
每天練習音階對鋼琴家來說是必要的。
She was practicing arpeggios and scales.
她正在練習琶音和音階。
skin(皮膚)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)
A small, rigid, plate-like structure covering the skin of fish, reptiles, and some other animals.
（魚、蛇等動物皮膚表層的）鱗片
covering(覆蓋物)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A hard, chalky deposit that forms on the inside of pipes and containers that carry or heat water.
（水管或容器內壁的）水垢
片語 scale 名詞
- scales
A device used for measuring the weight of objects or people.
磅秤；體重計
• Please use the kitchen scales to measure the weight of the flour.
請使用廚房秤來測量麵粉的重量。
- a pair of scales
A device used for weighing, consisting of two pans suspended from a horizontal bar that is supported in the middle. An object of known weight is placed in one pan, and the object to be weighed is placed in the other to determine its mass.
天平
• The pharmacist used a pair of scales to precisely measure the weight of the medicine.
藥劑師使用天平來精確測量藥物的重量。
動詞
定義 scale 動詞
climb(攀登)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To ascend or climb something steep or high, typically using specialized equipment.
攀登；攀爬
The mountaineers successfully scaled the peak.
登山者成功登上了山頂。
He managed to scale the cliff face unaided.
他獨自一人成功攀爬了懸崖。
Firefighters quickly scaled the building.
消防員迅速攀爬了大樓。
clean teeth(清潔牙齒)
- Transitive(及物動詞)medical(醫學)specialized(專業)
To remove plaque and tartar from teeth using dental instruments.
刮除（牙垢或牙菌斑）
The dentist recommended regular scaling and polishing.
牙醫建議定期進行洗牙和拋光。
She went to the dentist for a teeth cleaning and scaling.
她去牙醫那裡進行牙齒清潔和洗牙。
Regular scaling helps prevent gum disease.
定期洗牙有助於預防牙齦疾病。
成語
- scale the heights
To achieve a very high level of success in a particular career or field.
在某事業領域達到頂峰（非常成功）
• After years of hard work, he finally scaled the heights in the field of medical research.
經過多年的努力，他終於在醫學研究領域達到了巔峰。
- the scales fall from someone's eyes
To suddenly understand something that you did not understand before, usually a truth or reality that was previously hidden.
（某人）恍然大悟，頓時看清真相
• After years of research, the scientists finally had the scales fall from their eyes and understood the real cause of the disease.
經過多年的研究，科學家們終於恍然大悟，明白了這種疾病的真正原因。
- large/small-scale
Refers to the size or extent of an event or activity.
大規模的／小規模的
• The city is undertaking a large-scale infrastructure development project.
這座城市正在進行一個大規模的基礎設施開發項目。
片語動詞 scale
- scale something up
to expand the size, quantity, or significance of something, typically relating to an organization or process
擴大；增大
• As demand increased, the company decided to scale up production.
隨著需求增加，公司決定擴大生產。
- scale something down
to reduce the size of something from its original or intended dimensions
縮小規模；減少
• Due to budget constraints, we had to scale down the project.
由於預算限制，我們不得不縮小這個專案的規模。