eigh
v
1 [Tn] measure how heavy (sth) is by means of scales, a balance, etc 稱(某物)的重量
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. 他在浴室的磅秤上稱體重.
The load must be weighed before it is put in the washing-machine. 要洗的衣物須稱過重量再放入洗衣機中.
He weighed the stone in his hand, ie estimated how heavy it was by holding it. 他用手掂了掂這塊石頭的重量.
2 [Ln] show a certain measure when put on scales, etc 測出重量
She weighs 60 kilos. 她體重為60公斤.
How much do you weigh? ie How heavy are you? 你體重多少?
This piece of meat weighs four pounds. 這 塊肉重四磅.
3
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with/against sth) consider carefully the relative value or importance of sth 仔細考慮某事物的相對價值或重要性等; 權衡; 斟酌
weigh one plan against another 比較一計畫與另一計畫的優劣
weighing the pros and cons 權衡正反兩方面的意見
weigh the advantages of the operation against the risks involved 仔細考慮做這種手術的好處與危險.
(b) [Tn, Tn.p]
~ sth (up) consider sth carefully 仔細考慮某事物
weigh (up) the consequences of an action慎重考慮一行動的後果
weigh up one's chances of success琢磨成功的可能性.
4 [Ipr] ~ (with sb) (against sb/sth) be considered important (by sb) when sb/sth is being judged (評定某人[某事物]時)被(某人)認為重要
His criminal record weighed heavily against him (with the jury). (陪審團)認為他的前科關系重大.
Her past achievements weighed in her favour as a candidate. 她已往的成就對她這個候選人很有利.
5 (idm 習語) weigh `anchor raise the anchor of a ship at the start of a voyage, etc 起錨. weigh the `evidence consider the relative value of the evidence for and against sb/sth 考慮一證據對某人[某事物]的相對價值. weigh a `ton (infml 口) be very heavy 非常沉重
These cases weigh a ton what have you got in them? 這些箱子非常重--你在里面放了什麼了? weigh one's `words choose carefully words that express exactly what one means 斟酌詞句; 推敲
I must weigh my words to avoid any misunderstanding. 我須字斟句酌免生誤解.
6 (phr v)weigh sb down make sb feel anxious or depressed 使某人感到憂慮或沮喪
weighed down by worry and overwork 因焦慮和過度勞累而情緒低落
The responsibilities of the job are weighing her down. 她工作責任很重把她壓得無精打采. weigh sb/sth down make sb/sth bend or sag 將某人[某物]壓彎或壓下
The porter was weighed down by all the luggage. 搬運工扛著這些行李壓得直不起腰來.
The branches were weighed down with ripe apples. 蘋果成熟了把樹枝都壓彎了. weigh in (at sth) (of a jockey, boxer, etc) be weighed before a race, boxing match, etc (指騎手、 拳擊手等)賽前測體重
He weighed in at several pounds below the limit. 他賽前量體重比規定限度少幾磅. weigh in (with sth) (infml 口) join in a discussion, an argument, etc by saying sth important or convincing; contribute confidently (在討論、 辯論等時)提出重要的或令人信服的意見; 自信地提出看法
At that point, the chairman weighed in with a strong defence of company policy. 這時, 主席發言有理有據地維護了公司的政策. weigh on sb/sth make (sb/sb's mind, etc) anxious 使(某人[某人的精神]等)憂慮
The responsibilities weigh (heavily) on him. 他責任重大感到心情沉重.
It's been weighing on my mind for days whether to tell her or not. 我這幾天心煩意亂, 不知道應該不應告訴她. weigh sth out measure a quantity of sth by weight 稱出指定重量的某物
weigh out a kilo of tomatoes 稱出一公斤西紅柿
Weigh out all the ingredients before you start makin...
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音胃,胃用來稱量米飯的 重量
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*[wei]vt. 稱...重量, 衡量, 把...壓彎, 考慮, 權衡, 起錨vi. 稱分量, 有意義, 重壓, 起錨n. 過秤, 稱分量【經】 衡量相關詞組: weigh in weigh in with weigh sth out weigh out under weigh