singular = plural (sense 3). Often figurative, esp. in to turn the scale: said of an excess of weight on one side or the other.
| 单词 | θ165586 |
| 释义 | society > authority > power > influence > have influence [verb (intransitive)] > have decisive influence (3) to turn the scale1777 singular = plural (sense 3). Often figurative, esp. in to turn the scale: said of an excess of weight on one side or the other. to tip the beam1927 to tip the scales: to tilt or depress the scale of a balance by excess of weight; to turn the scale; also figurative. Similarly to tip the balance… to tip the balance1956 to tip the scales: to tilt or depress the scale of a balance by excess of weight; to turn the scale; also figurative. Similarly to tip the balance… |
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