
好词典

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