scales

關於scales的翻譯

尺度

scale definition

1. an ordered reference standard
• examples: judging on a scale of 1 to 10
2. relative magnitude
• examples: they entertained on a grand scale
3. the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
• examples: the scale of the map
• examples: the scale of the model
4. a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
5. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
6. (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
7. a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
8. an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
9. a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
10. measure by or as if by a scale
• examples: This bike scales only 25 pounds
11. pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
12. take by attacking with scaling ladders
• examples: The troops scaled the walls of the fort
13. reach the highest point of
• examples: We scaled the Mont Blanc
14. climb up by means of a ladder
15. remove the scales from
• examples: scale fish
16. measure with or as if with scales
• examples: scale the gold
17. size or measure according to a scale
• examples: This model must be scaled down