| [/weɪ; we/] v 用法:
1 [Tn] measure how heavy (sth) is by means of scales, a balance, etc 称（某物）的重量:
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. 他在浴室的磅秤上称体重. *
The load must be weighed before it is put in the washing-machine. 要洗的衣物须称过重量再放入洗衣机中. *
He weighed the stone in his hand, ie estimated how heavy it was by holding it. 他用手掂了掂这块石头的重量. 用法:
2 [Ln] show a certain measure when put on scales, etc 测出重量:
She weighs 60 kilos. 她体重为60公斤. *
How much do you weigh? ie How heavy are you? 你体重多少? *
This piece of meat weighs four pounds. 这 块肉重四磅. 用法:
3 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (with/against sth) consider carefully the relative value or importance of sth 仔细考虑某事物的相对价值或重要性等; 权衡; 斟酌:
weigh one plan against another 比较一计画与另一计画的优劣 *
weighing the pros and cons 权衡正反两方面的意见 *
weigh the advantages of the operation against the risks involved 仔细考虑做这种手术的好处与危险.
(b) [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sth (up) consider sth carefully 仔细考虑某事物:
weigh (up) the consequences of an action慎重考虑一行动的後果 *
weigh up one's chances of success琢磨成功的可能性. 用法:
4 [Ipr] ~ (with sb) (against sb/sth) be considered important (by sb) when sb/sth is being judged （评定某人[某事物]时）被（某人）认为重要:
His criminal record weighed heavily against him (with the jury). （陪审团）认为他的前科关系重大. *
Her past achievements weighed in her favour as a candidate. 她已往的成就对她这个候选人很有利. 用法:
5 (idm 习语) weigh `anchor raise the anchor of a ship at the start of a voyage, etc 起锚. weigh the `evidence consider the relative value of the evidence for and against sb/sth 考虑一证据对某人[某事物]的相对价值. weigh a `ton (infml) be very heavy 非常沉重:
These cases weigh a ton what have you got in them? 这些箱子非常重--你在里面放了什麽了? weigh one's `words choose carefully words that express exactly what one means 斟酌词句; 推敲:
I must weigh my words to avoid any misunderstanding. 我须字斟句酌免生误解. 用法:
6 (phr v)weigh sb down make sb feel anxious or depressed 使某人感到忧虑或沮丧:
weighed down by worry and overwork 因焦虑和过度劳累而情绪低落 *
The responsibilities of the job are weighing her down. 她工作责任很重把她压得无精打采. weigh sb/sth down make sb/sth bend or sag 将某人[某物]压弯或压下:
The porter was weighed down by all the luggage. 搬运工扛著这些行李压得直不起腰来. *
The branches were weighed down with ripe apples. 苹果成熟了把树枝都压弯了. weigh in (at sth) (of a jockey, boxer, etc) be weighed before a race, boxing match, etc （指骑手、 拳击手等）赛前测体重:
He weighed in at several pounds below the limit. 他赛前量体重比规定限度少几磅. weigh in (with sth) (infml) join in a discussion, an argument, etc by saying sth important or convincing; contribute confidently （在讨论、 辩论等时）提出重要的或令人信服的意见; 自信地提出看法:
At that point, the chairman weighed in with a strong defence of company policy. 这时, 主席发言有理有据地维护了公司的政策. weigh on sb/sth make (sb/sb's mind, etc) anxious 使（某人[某人的精神]等）忧虑:
The responsibilities weigh (heavily) on him. 他责任重大感到心情沉重. *
It's been weighing on my mind for days whether to tell her or not. 我这几天心烦意乱, 不知道应该不应告诉她. weigh sth out measure a quantity of sth by weight 称出指定重量的某物:
weigh out a kilo of tomatoes 称出一公斤西红柿 *
Weigh out all the ingredients before you start making the cake. 在动手做蛋糕之前先要把配料都量好. |