Mete

Pronunciation:/miːt/
ENZH

Quick Translations

  • 施加
  • 分配
  • 给予

Definitions

verb

Definition

To give out or measure (usually used in the context of punishment or rewards).

In ZH

施加或衡量(通常用于惩罚或奖励的上下文中)。

Examples

  • The judge decided to mete out a heavy sentence.
  • Teachers should mete out praise as well as criticism.
  • He was known to mete justice with an iron fist.
  • The organization aims to mete aid to those in need.
  • They will mete out the rewards fairly among the participants.