measured

释义

measure 的过去分词作形容词。被"measured"的东西是经过量度、仔细斟酌而成的——于是引申出慎重、克制、从容的意思：a measured response（有分寸的回应）、a measured tone（沉稳的语气）。

例句

• 1.

  She gave a calm, measured response to the angry question.

  面对气冲冲的提问，她给出了冷静而有分寸的回答。

• 2.

  He walked with slow, measured steps toward the stage.

  他迈着缓慢而从容的步子走向舞台。