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mete

/miːt/

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verb

测量，计量

Examples :

"The teacher will mete out consequences based on the severity of the misbehavior. "

老师会根据不良行为的严重程度来量刑处罚。

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verb

分配，给予，施予

(usually with “out”) To dispense, measure (out), allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).

Examples :

"The teacher will mete out extra credit to students who complete all the assigned readings. "

老师会给完成所有指定阅读材料的学生额外加分。

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noun

界限，范围，边界。

A boundary or other limit; a boundary-marker; mere.

Examples :

"The old oak tree served as the mete between our property and the neighbor's. "

那棵老橡树是我们的地和邻居的地之间的界标。

property area geography place mark

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adjective

合适，恰当，适宜

Suitable; right; proper.

Examples :

"Her response to the criticism was a mete answer, demonstrating a thoughtful and appropriate consideration of the situation. "

她对批评的回应非常得体，展现了她对情况周到且恰当的考量。

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