| 单词 | tip the scales at something |
| 释义 | tip the scales at something From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtip the scales at somethingtip the scales at somethingDSOto weigh a particular amount, used especially of someone who will be taking part in a sports competitionAt today’s weigh-in he tipped the scales at just over 15 stone. → tipExamples from the Corpustip the scales at something• Reports claimed that the elfin figured star's weight plunged terrifyingly until she tipped the scales at a mere five stones.• Sid Kelly, who minds the net for table-topping Eccleshall, is believed to tip the scales at around 20 stones.• I went to see Hoppy for a checkup and I tip the scales at exactly eighty-six pounds.• At today's weigh-in, he tipped the scales at just over 15 stone. |
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