mileage

mileage
(亦作 milage)
noun
  1. [usu. in sing.]a number of miles travelled or covered
    英里数;英里里程
    the car is in good condition, considering its mileage.
    考虑它跑过的里程,这车车况是好的。
    ■[usu. as modifier]travelling expenses paid according to the number of miles travelled
    按英里里程计算的旅费
    the mileage rate will be 30p per mile.
    旅费将是每英里30便士。
  2. [mass noun](informal)the contribution made by something to one's aims or interests
    (非正式)用处,好处
    he was getting a lot of mileage out of the mix-up.
    他混水摸鱼,捞取了很多好处。
    ■the likely potential of someone or something
    (人或物)潜力,潜能
    there is bound to be a lot of mileage for the paperback.
    平装版肯定有很大潜力。
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