a device that measures and records the quantity, degree, or rate of something, especially the amount of electricity, gas, or water used
计;仪;表
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an electricity meter .电表。
measure by means of a meter
用计计量,用仪计量;用表计量
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a metered supply of water. 计量供应的水。
〈美〉 同<Bold>METRE</Bold><Superscript>1</Superscript>, <Bold>METRE</Bold><Superscript>2</Superscript>.
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