[] () to change the size of sth改变…的大小◆Text can be scaled from 4 points to 108 points without any loss of quality.正文字体可以在 4 点到 108 点之间变动而不影响印刷质量。●ˌscale sth ˈdown (NAmE alsoˌscale sth ˈback) to reduce the number, size or extent of sth减少（数量）；缩小（规模或范围）◆We are thinking of scaling down our training programmes next year.我们在考虑明年压缩培训计划。◆The IMF has scaled back its growth forecasts for the next decade.国际货币基金组织已经调低了对未来十年经济增长的预测。◆Smaller businesses are not scaled-down versions of larger ones.小企业并非大企业的缩小版。●ˌscale sth ˈupto increase the number, size or extent of sth增加，扩大（规模或数量）◆The call centre has been scaled up to handle over 10 000 calls a day.呼叫中心已被扩容至日处理 1 万多次呼叫。