to turn the balance (also †beam): to have greater weight or importance; to preponderate: = to turn the scale at phrases 1m. Cf. beam, n.1 6.
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| 释义 | the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > predominance or preponderance > [verb (intransitive)] (2) to turn the balance (also beam)1600 to turn the balance (also †beam): to have greater weight or importance; to preponderate: = to turn the scale at phrases 1m. Cf. beam, n.1 6. to turn the scale1815 figurative. To be a crucial factor in determining the success or superiority of one of two opposing parties or sides. |
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