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calibre

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/

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noun

口径，内径。

Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.

Examples :

"The gunsmith carefully measured the calibre of the rifle before assembling it. "

枪匠在组装步枪前，仔细测量了它的口径内径。

weapon military technical

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noun

口径，直径。

The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.

Examples :

"The plumber checked the calibre of the pipe to make sure it would fit the drain. "

水管工检查了水管的口径，以确保它能与排水口吻合。

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noun

口径, 型号

A nominal name for a cartridge type, which may not exactly indicate its true size and may include other measurements such as cartridge length or black powder capacity. Eg 7.62×39 or 38.40.

Examples :

"The man collected cartridges of various calibre, including some labeled ".22" and others as "9mm," even though the actual diameter of the bullets might differ slightly from those nominal measurements. "

那个男人收集了各种口径型号的弹药，包括一些标着“.22”的和另一些标着“9毫米”的，尽管子弹的实际直径可能和这些标称尺寸略有不同。

technical military weapon

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noun

口径

Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.

Examples :

"The battleship's guns were impressive, each a massive 16-inch calibre weapon. "

那艘战列舰上的火炮令人印象深刻，每一门都是巨大的16英寸口径武器。

weapon military technical science unit

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noun

质量，水准，等级。

Relative size, importance, magnitude.

Examples :

"The new manager is of a higher calibre than his predecessor. "

新来的经理比他的前任水平更高。

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noun

器量，才干

Capacity or compass of mind.

Examples :

""The debate showed the true calibre of her mind, revealing her intelligence and insightful understanding of the complex issues." "

这场辩论展现了她真正的器量，揭示了她的智慧以及对复杂问题深刻的理解。

mind ability character

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noun

地位, 身分

Degree of importance or station in society.

Examples :

"The dinner party included guests of varying calibre, from university professors to local artists. "

这次晚宴的宾客地位各不相同，既有大学教授，也有当地艺术家。

society position value degree