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n. 重量，體重;重?fù)?dān)，重任;重要;[統(tǒng)]權(quán)，加重值，權(quán)重;
vt. 加重于，使變重;使負(fù)重，使負(fù)擔(dān)或壓迫;[統(tǒng)]使加權(quán)，附加加重值于;
?? 詞根助記
weigh(重)+t(表示抽象名詞的后綴)→重量；重要
?? 例句
His actions carried weight.
他的行為是舉足輕重的。
The kilogram is the international standard of weight.
公斤是國際通用的重量標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。
He incorrectly used the product of velocity and weight to define momentum.
他錯誤地將動量定義為速度與重量的乘積。
He had gained weight and looked much better.
他體重增加，臉色好看得多了。
What is your weight?
你體重多少?
?? 聯(lián)想助記
【記】※ w-拼音“烏”,eight-八:我的重量是八斤
※ w-拼音“烏”,eight-八:八只烏鴉排隊(duì)稱重量
※ weight-重量,height-高度:重量和高度都是尺度單位
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weight
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1 [U] degree of heaviness of a thing, esp as measured on a balance, weighing-machine, etc and expressed according to a particular system of measuring (eg kilos, tons, etc) 重量; 分量
Bananas are usually sold by weight. 香蕉通常按重量賣.
That man is twice my weight, ie is twice as heavy as I am. 那個男子的體重比我重一倍.
Her weight has increased to 70 kilos. 她的體重增加到了70公斤.
The two boys are (of) the same weight. 那兩個男孩體重相同.
He has grown both in height and weight. 他身高和體重都增加了. =>App 4, 5 見附錄4、 5.
2 [U] quality of being heavy 重（的特性）
Lead is often used because of its weight. 鉛因其重而常派上用場.
The weight of the overcoat made it uncomfortable to wear. 這件大衣很重, 穿著不舒服.
3 [U] (physics 物) amount of force with which a body is drawn downwards by gravity 重力; 地心引力.
4 [C, U] unit or system of units by which weight is measured and expressed 重量單位
tables of weights and measures 度量衡表
avoirdupois/troy weight 常衡[金衡]制. => App 5 見附錄5.
5 [C]
(a) piece of metal of a known heaviness, used with scales for weighing things 砝碼; 秤錘; 秤砣
a 2lb weight 兩磅重的砝碼.
(b) heavy object, esp one used to bring or keep sth down 重物（尤指用以壓住或墜住他物的）
a clock worked by weights 靠鐘錘走動的鐘
a `paperweight, ie for keeping papers in place 鎮(zhèn)紙
The dressmaker put small weights in the hem of the dress. 那裁縫把小塊重物縫進(jìn)連衣裙的下擺里.
The doctor said he must not lift heavy weights. 醫(yī)生說他切不可抬重物.
6 [sing] ~ (of sth)
(a) load to be supported （需支撐的）負(fù)荷
The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. 這些柱子須承受屋頂?shù)闹亓?
The weight of the water from the burst pipe caused the ceiling to collapse. 水管破裂流出很多水把天花板壓塌了.
(b) (fig 比喻) burden of responsibility or worry 責(zé)任的重?fù)?dān); 思想負(fù)擔(dān)
The full weight of decision-making falls on her. 決策的重任全落在她的肩上了.
7 [U] (degree of) importance, seriousness or influence 重要性、 嚴(yán)重性或影響力（的程度）
arguments of great weight 事關(guān)重大的爭論
Recent events give added weight to their campaign. 最近發(fā)生的事情更增加了他們那運(yùn)動的影響力.
The jury were convinced by the weight of the evidence against her. 陪審團(tuán)認(rèn)為指控她有罪的證據(jù)很充分.
8 (idm 習(xí)語) be/take a load/weight off sb's mind => mind. carry weight => carry. lose/take off `weight (of a person) become less heavy; slim （指人）減輕體重, 變苗條. ,over/,under `weight too heavy/not heavy enough 過重[過輕]. pull one's weight => pull2. put on weight (of a person) become heavier; grow fat （指人）增加體重, 長胖
He's put on a lot of weight since he gave up smoking. 他戒煙後體重增加了許多. take the `weight off one's feet (infml 口) sit down 坐下. throw one's weight about/around (infml口) behave in an aggressively arrogant way 盛氣凌人;逞威風(fēng). weight of `numbers combined weight, strength, influence, etc of a group which is larger than another 集體的重量、 力量、 影響等結(jié)合起來可敵得過對方
They won the argument by sheer weight of numbers. 他們純靠人多勢眾在爭論中獲勝. worth one's/its weight in gold => worth.
weight v
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(a) [Tn] attach a weight to (sth)在（某物）上加重量.
(b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ sth (down)(with sth) hold sth down with a weight1(5b) or weights 在某物上加重物使之向下
The net is weighted to keep it below the surface ...
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女人(w)有八(eight)斤 重
?? 擴(kuò)展釋義
*[weit]n. 重, 重量, 體重, 砝碼, 重大, 影響, 力量vt. 加重量于, 壓迫, 使加權(quán), 稱重量【計】 粗細(xì)【化】 權(quán); 權(quán)重; 重量; 砝碼【醫(yī)】 重, 重量, 衡量, 法碼, 砝碼【經(jīng)】 重量, 斤兩相關(guān)詞組: by weight carry weight gain weight lose weight pull one's weight about put on weight under weight
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As a matter of fact,
事實(shí)上，
Where were we?
我們剛才說到？
Up to the time of his death, Richard Colson was one of the most notable figures in our town.
理查德。科爾森生前是我們鎮(zhèn)上最有名望的人之一。