mete
UK/mi:t/US
TOEFLGREA1
Definitions
v.
To distribute or allot something, especially punishment or reward (usually 'mete out')
分配，给予（尤指惩罚或奖励）
n.
A boundary or limit, especially a boundary marker
边界，界限，界标
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmeteother
=mete
Example Sentences
- 1.
The judge will mete out the appropriate punishment.
- 2.
Justice was meted fairly to all parties involved.
- 3.
The border metes out the boundary between two countries.