measure up

phr

• ① 量(某人的)尺寸<for>
  • He was measured up for a new suit.他为一套新衣服而被量尺寸。

• ② 推测(可能性等);估计,估量

• ③ 量尺寸

• ④ 符合资格[能力],胜任
  • Unfortunately he didn't measure up.可惜他不胜任。