scales

📖 中文释义

变形 s3原形 scale

📘 English Definition（英文释义）

n an ordered reference standard
n relative magnitude
n the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
n a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
n a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
n (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave)
n a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
n an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
n a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
n a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
v measure by or as if by a scale
v pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
v take by attacking with scaling ladders
v reach the highest point of
v climb up by means of a ladder
v remove the scales from
v measure with or as if with scales
v size or measure according to a scale