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outweigh

UK //ˌaʊtˈweɪ//US //ˌaʊtˈweɪ//

词源

源自中古英语 'outweien',由 'out-'(超过)和 'weigh'(称重)组成,字面意思是‘在重量上超过’。

verb

❶ 指某事物在重要性、价值或影响上超过另一事物,常用于比较利弊或优劣的情况。

“The benefits of exercise far outweigh the risks.”

(锻炼的好处远远超过其风险。)

“The advantages of this plan outweigh its disadvantages.”

(这个计划的优点多于缺点。)

同义词:exceed, surpass, override

常见短语

outweigh the pros and cons — 用于形容在权衡利弊后,某一方的优势明显超过另一方。

“After careful consideration, the pros outweigh the cons.”

(经过仔细考虑,利大于弊。)