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词组 measure up to
释义 measure up to

measure up (to (someone/something))

to reach a standard that is as good as someone or something else.

The math skills of the majority of children in this school measure up to the national standards.

Usage notes: often used in a negative way:

They didn't measure up so I couldn't hire them.

Too often computer software fails to measure up to expectations.

The comparison is usually w/sth, only rarely with sb--SL, 12/02

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