新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

outweigh

英  [ˌaʊtˈweɪ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • outweighs , outweighing , outweighed

    1[T 及物动词] (在重要性或意义上)超过

    If one thing outweighs another, the first thing is of greater importance, benefit, or significance than the second thing.

    近义词

    override , cancel out , balance out

    双语例句

    例:

    The advantages of this deal largely outweigh the disadvantages.

    这笔交易的利远大于弊。

    例:

    The medical benefits of x-rays far outweigh the risk of having them.

    X光射线的医学益处远远大过其带来的风险。 。

    2[T 及物动词] 比(某人)重

    If you outweigh someone, you are heavier than them.

    双语例句

    例:

    Young outweighed her opponent by about 60 pounds.

    杨比对手重约60磅。

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