1660s, from Greek baros "weight," from suffixed form of PIE root *gwere- (2) "heavy" (see grave (adj.)) + -meter. Probably coined (and certainly popularized) by English scientist Robert Boyle (1627-1691).
实用例句
1. Infant mortality is a highly sensitive barometer of socio - economic conditions.
婴儿死亡率能够充分反映社会经济状况.
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2. The barometer marked a continuing fall in atmospheric pressure.
气压表表明气压在继续下降.
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3. The arrow on the barometer was pointing to'stormy ".
气压计上的箭头指向 “ 有暴风雨 ”.
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4. The barometer is falling.
气压正在下降.
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5. In past presidential elections, Missouri has been a barometer of the rest of the country.