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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’。
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。)
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。)