yard
stick
复数形式
yardsticks
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标准, 尺度
a standard used for comparison or evaluation, especially to measure quality or performance
- The company uses customer satisfaction as a yardstick for success.
公司将客户满意度作为成功的衡量标准。
- The athlete's performance became the yardstick for future competitors.
这位运动员的表现成为了未来竞争者的标杆。
- The project's budget served as the yardstick for assessing investments.
该项目的预算作为评估投资的标准。
- Graduation rates are a key yardstick for school performance.
毕业率是衡量学校表现的一个关键标准。
- The government established a high yardstick for environmental standards.
政府为环境标准设立了很高的尺度。
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码尺, 测量尺
a long, slender measuring tool typically made of wood or metal and marked with measurements in yards, feet, and inches
A yardstick is a straight measuring tool used to measure length or distance, typically up to three feet or one yard. It is made of wood, metal, or plastic and has markings for inches, feet, and sometimes centimeters. Yardsticks are commonly used in tasks like drawing straight lines, measuring fabric, or checking dimensions in construction, sewing, or crafts. Its sturdy, rigid design makes it suitable for measuring longer distances accurately and providing a reliable guide for marking straight edges.
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