size
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR The size of something is how big or small it is. Something's size is determined by comparing it to other things, counting it, or measuring it. 大小; 规模
In 1970 the average size of a French farm was 19 hectares. 1970年法国农场的平均面积是19公顷。
...shelves containing books of various sizes. …摆放着大大小小书籍的书架。
2. N-UNCOUNT The size of something is the fact that it is very large. 巨大; 庞大
He knows the size of the task. 他知道任务很重。
3. N-COUNT A size is one of a series of graded measurements, especially for things such as clothes or shoes. 尺寸; 尺码
My sister is the same height but only a size 12. 我妹妹的身高一样，但只穿12码的。
4. V to sort according to size 按大小排列
5. N a thin gelatinous mixture, made from glue, clay, or wax, that is used as a sealer or filler on paper, cloth, or plaster surfaces 胶料; 浆糊 (Also called sizing)
6. V to treat or coat (a surface) with size 上浆; 上涂料
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size /saɪz/ (sizing,sized,sizes)
剑桥词典
- 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.
- 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?
size noun (AMOUNT)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]how large or small something or someone is
尺寸；大小；规模
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。
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size noun (MEASURE)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]one of the standard measures according to which goods are made or sold
尺码，号
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。
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size noun (GLUE)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] fabrics specializeda substance like glue that gives stiffness and a hard, shiny surface to cloth , paper , etc.
（使衣服、纸张等坚挺的）浆料，胶料