新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

calibre

英  [ˈkælɪbə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • calibres

    1[U 不可数名词] 能力 , 才干

    The calibre of a person is the quality or standard of their ability or intelligence, especially when this is high.

    双语例句

    例:

    I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts.

    研究人员和分析人员的优秀才干给我留下了深刻的印象。

    2[U 不可数名词] 质量

    The calibre of something is its quality, especially when it is good.

    双语例句

    例:

    The calibre of teaching was very high.

    教学质量非常高。

    3[C 可数名词] (枪、炮的)口径

    The calibre of a gun is the width of the inside of its barrel.

    双语例句

    例:

    a small-calibre rifle.

    一把小口径步枪。

    4[C 可数名词] (子弹的)直径

    The calibre of a bullet is its diameter.

    双语例句

    例:

    She was hit in the head by a .22-calibre bullet.

    她被一颗直径为0.22的子弹击中了头部。