英语词汇“offset”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

off•set n., adj., v., -set, -set•ting.
n. [countable]

something that makes up for something else.
the start, beginning, or outset.
Printing
- Printinga process in which a metal or paper plate is used to make an inked imprint or mark on a piece of rubber that then transfers the mark or imprint to the paper being printed.
- Printingthe imprint or mark itself.

adj.

of, noting, or relating to an offset.
Printingrelated to, printed by, or suitable for printing by offset.
placed away from a center line;
off-center.
placed at an angle to something.

v. [~ + object]

to make up for:The gains offset the losses.
Printingto make an offset of.

off•set n., adj., v., -set, -set•ting.
n.

something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else;
compensating equivalent.
the start, beginning, or outset.
Botanya short lateral shoot by which certain plants are propagated.
an offshoot or branch of a family or race.
any offshoot;
branch.
PrintingAlso called offset printing, offset lithography. [Lithog.]
- Printinga process in which a lithographic stone or metal or paper plate is used to make an inked impression on a rubber blanket that transfers it to the paper being printed, instead of being made directly on the paper.
- Printingthe impression itself.
PrintingAlso called setoff. an unintentional transfer of excess or undried ink from one printed sheet to another.
Geology
- (in faults) the magnitude of displacement between two previously aligned bodies.
- a spur of a mountain range.
Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]a jog or short displacement in an otherwise straight and continuous line, as in a pipe, lever, or rod, made to avoid objects or to connect with other parts.
Architecturesetoff (def. 3).
Surveying
- a short distance measured perpendicularly from a main survey line.
- Also called off′set line′. a line a short distance from and parallel to a main survey line.
[Naval Archit.]any of the coordinates by which any point on a hull being planned is located.

adj.

of, noting, or pertaining to an offset.
Printing[Lithog.]pertaining to, printed by, or suitable for printing by offset.
placed away from a center line;
off-center.
placed at an angle to something, as to the axis of a form, shape, or object;
not parallel.

v.t.

to counterbalance as an equivalent does;
compensate for:The gains offset the losses.
to juxtapose with something else, as for purposes of comparison:to offset advantages against disadvantages.
[Print.]
- Printingto make an offset of.
- Printingto print by the process of offset lithography.
Architectureto build with a setoff, as a wall.
Surveyingto establish (a line) parallel to a main survey line at an offset.

v.i.

to project as an offset or branch.
Economicsto counterbalance or compensate.
Printingto make an offset.

after verb, verbal phrase set off 1545–55

2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged onset.
17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged match, parallel; counterweight, counterpoise; counteract.

offset n /ˈɒfˌsɛt/

something that counterbalances or compensates for something else
a printing method in which the impression is made onto an intermediate surface, such as a rubber blanket, which transfers it to the paper
(modifier) relating to, involving, or printed by offset: offset letterpress, offset lithography
another name for set-off
a short runner in certain plants, such as the houseleek, that produces roots and shoots at the tip
a ridge projecting from a range of hills or mountains
a narrow horizontal or sloping surface formed where a wall is reduced in thickness towards the top
a measurement of distance to a point at right angles to a survey line

vb /ˌɒfˈsɛt/ ( -sets, -setting, -set)

(transitive) to counterbalance or compensate for
(transitive) to print (pictures, text, etc) using the offset process
(transitive) to construct an offset in (a wall)
(intransitive) to project or develop as an offset

单词	offset
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 off•set /n., adj.* ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɑf-; v. ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɑf-/USA pronunciation* n., adj., v., -set, -set•ting. n. [countable] something that makes up for something else. the start, beginning, or outset. Printing Printinga process in which a metal or paper plate is used to make an inked imprint or mark on a piece of rubber that then transfers the mark or imprint to the paper being printed. Printingthe imprint or mark itself. adj. of, noting, or relating to an offset. Printingrelated to, printed by, or suitable for printing by offset. placed away from a center line; off-center. placed at an angle to something. v. [~ + object] to make up for:The gains offset the losses. Printingto make an offset of. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 off•set (n., adj. ôf′set′, of′-;v. ôf′set′, of′-),USA pronunciation n., adj., v., -set, -set•ting. n. something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else; compensating equivalent. the start, beginning, or outset. Botanya short lateral shoot by which certain plants are propagated. an offshoot or branch of a family or race. any offshoot; branch. PrintingAlso called offset printing, offset lithography. [Lithog.] Printinga process in which a lithographic stone or metal or paper plate is used to make an inked impression on a rubber blanket that transfers it to the paper being printed, instead of being made directly on the paper. Printingthe impression itself. PrintingAlso called setoff. an unintentional transfer of excess or undried ink from one printed sheet to another. Geology (in faults) the magnitude of displacement between two previously aligned bodies. a spur of a mountain range. Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]a jog or short displacement in an otherwise straight and continuous line, as in a pipe, lever, or rod, made to avoid objects or to connect with other parts. Architecturesetoff (def. 3). Surveying a short distance measured perpendicularly from a main survey line. Also called off′set line′. a line a short distance from and parallel to a main survey line. [Naval Archit.]any of the coordinates by which any point on a hull being planned is located. adj. of, noting, or pertaining to an offset. Printing[Lithog.]pertaining to, printed by, or suitable for printing by offset. placed away from a center line; off-center. placed at an angle to something, as to the axis of a form, shape, or object; not parallel. v.t. to counterbalance as an equivalent does; compensate for:The gains offset the losses. to juxtapose with something else, as for purposes of comparison:to offset advantages against disadvantages. [Print.] Printingto make an offset of. Printingto print by the process of offset lithography. Architectureto build with a setoff, as a wall. Surveyingto establish (a line) parallel to a main survey line at an offset. v.i. to project as an offset or branch. Economicsto counterbalance or compensate. Printingto make an offset. after verb, verbal phrase set off 1545–55 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged onset. 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged match, parallel; counterweight, counterpoise; counteract. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: offset n /ˈɒfˌsɛt/ something that counterbalances or compensates for something else a printing method in which the impression is made onto an intermediate surface, such as a rubber blanket, which transfers it to the paper (modifier) relating to, involving, or printed by offset: offset letterpress, offset lithography another name for set-off a short runner in certain plants, such as the houseleek, that produces roots and shoots at the tip a ridge projecting from a range of hills or mountains a narrow horizontal or sloping surface formed where a wall is reduced in thickness towards the top a measurement of distance to a point at right angles to a survey line vb /ˌɒfˈsɛt/ ( -sets, -setting, -set) (transitive) to counterbalance or compensate for (transitive) to print (pictures, text, etc) using the offset process (transitive) to construct an offset in (a wall) (intransitive) to project or develop as an offset
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