metre
US /ˈmiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈmiː.tər/
名词
1.
米
the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches
示例:
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The swimming pool is 25 meters long.
游泳池长25米。
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He ran a hundred meters in record time.
他以创纪录的时间跑完了一百米。
2.
表, 计
a device that measures and records the quantity of something, such as gas, water, or electricity
示例:
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The gas meter needs to be read this month.
本月需要抄读燃气表。
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The taxi driver turned on the meter.
出租车司机打开了计价器。
3.
韵律, 节拍
the rhythmic pattern of a poem or musical composition
示例:
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The poem has a consistent meter.
这首诗有连贯的韵律。
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The song's unusual meter makes it unique.
这首歌不寻常的节拍使其独一无二。