English Dictionary

size up

動詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something. / To wear a larger size of clothing.

日本語の意味

評価する、見極める / より大きいサイズの服を着る

Before the meeting, she took a moment to size up the room and its attendees.

会議の前に、彼女は部屋と出席者たちを評価する時間を取った。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.

It's a good idea for boxers to size up their opponents before their matches.

意味（2）

To wear a larger size of clothing.

This shirt runs tight, so you should size up.

to size up （ canonical ）

sizes up （ present singular third-person ）

sizing up （ participle present ）

sized up （ participle past ）

sized up （ past ）