size
/saɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈaɪz] /saɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈaɪz] /ˈsīz/ (ame, mw)
size — noun
- sizesingular
- sizesplural
1. the degree to which someone or something is big or small, usually expressed in u
the degree to which someone or something is big or small, usually expressed in units of length, area, or weight.
The Watanabe family was amazed by the size of the ancient redwood tree.
noun phrase: the size of [thing]
Because of its size, the delivery truck could not fit through the narrow alley.
reason clause with because of its size
Ritu checked the size of her suitcase before the flight.
The two fish were almost the same size, but one was slightly darker in colour.
Amira could not believe the size of the crowd waiting outside the concert hall.
- dimensions
more specific — refers to length, width, and height as individual measurements, not overall bigness
- measurements
emphasises exact numbers obtained by measuring rather than a general impression of bigness
- extent
more formal, often used for areas or degrees of seriousness rather than physical objects
常見錯誤
2. a standard label shown as a number or letter that tells you which version of a p
a standard label shown as a number or letter that tells you which version of a product to choose, especially for clothes, shoes, or packaged goods.
Joaquín tried the jacket in a larger size, but it was still too tight.
in a [adjective] size
Defne always checks the size label on the box before buying shoes online.
size label
The shop sells the same dress in sizes ranging from XS to XXL.
Christopher asked the assistant whether they had this shirt in a smaller size.
In many countries, shoe sizes are measured on a different scale from clothing sizes.
- fit
focuses on how well something matches a person's shape, not the standard label itself
- measurement
an actual number in inches or centimetres, not a standardised size label
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a specific product type: 'shoe size', 'dress size', 'collar size'. The label itself can be a number (8, 10, 42) or a letter (S, M, L, XL).
常見錯誤
3. a thick, sticky liquid that is put onto fabric, paper, or walls to make them sti
a thick, sticky liquid that is put onto fabric, paper, or walls to make them stiff or to create a smooth surface ready for painting or wallpaper.
Beatrix brushed a layer of size onto the canvas before starting her painting.
brushed a layer of size onto [surface]
The old wallpaper came off easily because the size underneath had dried out.
Lien mixed the size powder with water until it formed a smooth, glue-like paste.
Élise applied a coat of size to the paper before painting to prevent ink bleeding.
用法筆記
This is a specialised sense used mainly by artists, decorators, and bookbinders. In everyday conversation, 'glue' or 'paste' is far more common.
size — verb
- sizepresent simple I / you / we / they
- sizes3rd person singular
- sizing-ing form
- sizedpast simple
1. to spread size onto the surface of cloth, paper, wood, or another material in or
to spread size onto the surface of cloth, paper, wood, or another material in order to stiffen it or prepare it for finishing.
Before hanging the new wallpaper, Rin sized the wall with a homemade mixture.
size + direct object + with [substance]
Ziad carefully sized the cotton fabric so it would hold its shape during embroidery.
Tamar sized the canvas before stretching it onto the wooden frame.
The artist sized the sheets of paper with a thin layer of animal glue.
文法句型
size + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used by people working with textiles, papercraft, or interior decoration. The object is always the material being treated, not the size substance itself.