[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。
[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。