graduation; scale
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graduation; scale; markings
neutralRefers specifically to the lines and numbers on a measuring instrument. Can be physical (engraved) or printed.
Zhè这
bǎ把
chǐ尺
zi子
de的
kè刻
dù度
hěn很
qīng清
xī晰
。
The graduations on this ruler are very clear.
Nǐ你
kàn看
wēn温
dù度
jì计
de的
kè刻
dù度
，
xiàn现
zài在
shì是
sān三
shí十
dù度
。
Look at the thermometer's scale; it's thirty degrees now.
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Diàn电
yā压
biǎo表
de的
kè刻
dù度
fàn范
wéi围
shì是
00
dào到
505
fú0
tè伏
特
。
The voltmeter's scale range is from 0 to 50 volts.
Zhè这
gè个
yí仪
qì器
de的
kè刻
dù度
xū需
yào要
jiào校
zhǔn准
。
The scale on this instrument needs to be calibrated.