测定
To determine, measure, or test a value, quantity, or chemical property through scientific methods.
Examples
3 of 5医生帮我测定了血压。
The doctor determined/measured my blood pressure.
我们需要准确测定空气中的污染物含量。
We need to accurately determine the content of pollutants in the air.
测定一下这块地的长宽。
Measure the length and width of this plot.
Word Family
Memory Tip
测 (measure) + 定 (set/determine) = To measure and then set the final value.
Quick Quiz
实验室正在___新药在血液中的浓度。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 测定
Examples
医生帮我测定了血压。
everydayThe doctor determined/measured my blood pressure.
我们需要准确测定空气中的污染物含量。
formalWe need to accurately determine the content of pollutants in the air.
测定一下这块地的长宽。
informalMeasure the length and width of this plot.
碳-14年代测定法常用于考古研究。
academicCarbon-14 dating is commonly used in archaeological research.
质量检测部负责测定产品的使用寿命。
businessThe quality inspection department is responsible for determining the product's lifespan.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
年代测定
dating (e.g., carbon dating)
物理测定
physical measurement
在线测定
online/real-time measurement
Often Confused With
测量 is general 'measuring' (length, weight), while 测定 implies 'determining' a specific property or value through a process.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Academic Reading and Writing Task 1/2 when discussing scientific experiments or data.
Common Mistakes
Using '测量' for chemical or complex property determinations where '测定' is better.
Memory Tip
测 (measure) + 定 (set/determine) = To measure and then set the final value.
Word Origin
测 (to survey/measure) + 定 (to fix/decide).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
实验室正在___新药在血液中的浓度。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 测定
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