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单词 weigh someone up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to make an assessment of (a person or situation)
As soon as I walked into his office I could see him weighing me up.
Synonyms
assess
The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.
judge
It is important to judge the weight of your washing load.
gauge
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
appraise
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
eye someone up
size someone up (informal)
See weigh

Additional synonyms

in the sense of appraise
Definition
to assess the worth, value, or quality of
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
Synonyms
assess,
judge,
review,
estimate,
survey,
price,
rate,
value,
evaluate,
inspect,
gauge,
size up (informal),
eye up,
assay,
recce (slang)
in the sense of gauge
Definition
to estimate or judge (people's feelings or reactions)
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
Synonyms
judge,
estimate,
guess,
assess,
evaluate,
rate,
appraise,
reckon,
adjudge
in the sense of judge
Definition
to decide (something) after inquiry
It is important to judge the weight of your washing load.
Synonyms
estimate,
guess,
assess,
calculate,
evaluate,
gauge,
appraise,
determine

Nearby words of
weigh someone up

  • weigh
  • weigh on someone
  • weigh someone down
  • weigh someone up
  • weigh something out
  • weight
  • weighty

Synonyms of 'weigh someone up'

weigh someone up

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