meted

meted — verb

  • metedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • meteds3rd person singular
  • meteding-ing form
  • metededpast simple

1. used as the past tense and past participle of mete, especially in mete out, mean

1.動詞C2
釋義

used as the past tense and past participle of mete, especially in mete out, meaning to give punishment, harsh treatment, or a share of something to someone.

例句

The judge meted out a small fine after the late-night street race.

meted out + punishment in simple past

After weeks of warnings, the coach meted out extra laps to both teams.

meted out + penalty to + group

同義詞
  • dealt out

    close in meaning, especially for punishment or blame, but more informal

  • handed out

    more neutral and common for giving things, not only punishment

  • imposed

    often used for official penalties, rules, or duties

反義詞
  • withheld

    means something was not given or was deliberately kept back

文法句型

meted out + punishment/treatment

meted out + object + to + person

was meted out + to + person

用法筆記

In modern English, meted usually appears in formal writing and most often with out. It commonly refers to punishment, blame, justice, or limited supplies being given to particular people.

常見錯誤

❌The judge meted the drivers extra fines.
✅The judge meted out extra fines to the drivers.
💡in modern English, meted is usually followed by out.