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heft

UK //heft//US //heft//

词源

源自中古英语 'heften',意为举起或抬起,与古英语 'hebban'(举起)相关。

noun

❶ 指物体的重量或沉重感,常用于形容需要用力才能搬动的物品。

“The heft of the suitcase made it difficult to carry.”

(这个手提箱的重量让它很难搬运。)

“He tested the heft of the hammer before swinging it.”

(他在挥动锤子前先试了试它的重量。)

❶ 指力量或影响力,常用于形容人或组织的实力。

“The company has considerable heft in the industry.”

(这家公司在行业中拥有相当大的影响力。)

“His political heft helped pass the bill.”

(他的政治影响力帮助通过了这项法案。)

同义词:weight, heaviness, influence, power

verb

❶ 指举起或掂量某物以感受其重量,常用于测试或评估。

“He hefted the bag to see if he could carry it.”

(他掂了掂袋子,看看自己是否能搬动。)

“She hefted the melon to check its ripeness.”

(她掂了掂瓜,看看是否成熟。)

同义词:lift, hoist, weigh

常见短语

heft around — 指费力地搬运或移动重物,常用于形容需要体力的活动。

“He had to heft around heavy boxes all day.”

(他一整天都得费力地搬动沉重的箱子。)