be a measure of somethingSIGN/PROOF 标记/证明 formalIMPORTANT be a sign of the importance, strength etc of something, or a way of testing or judging something 是…的体现；是…的评判标准 The flowers and tears at the funeral were a measure of the people’s love for her. 葬礼上的鲜花和泪水体现了人们对她的爱。
Exam results are not necessarily a true measure of a student’s abilities. 考试成绩不一定就能真实说明一个学生的能力。
a true measure of• The embracing stereoscopic action gives a truer measure of volume, mass and space.
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