| 单词 | weigh |
| 释义 | weigh 1. v. 1. tr. find the weight of. 2. tr. balance in the hands to guess or as if to guess the weight of. 3. tr. (often foll. by out) a take a definite weight of; take a specified weight from a larger quantity. b distribute in exact amounts by weight. 4. tr. a estimate the relative value, importance, or desirability of; consider with a view to choice, rejection, or preference (weighed the consequences; weighed the merits of the candidates). b (foll. by with, against) compare (one consideration with another). 5. tr. be equal to (a specified weight) (weighs three kilos; weighs very little). 6. intr. a have (esp. a specified) importance; exert an influence. b (foll. by with) be regarded as important by (the point that weighs with me). 7. intr. (often foll. by on) be heavy or burdensome (to); be depressing (to). Phrases and idioms weigh anchor see ANCHOR. weigh down 1. bring or keep down by exerting weight. 2. be oppressive or burdensome to (weighed down with worries). weigh in (of a boxer before a contest, or a jockey after a race) be weighed. weigh-in n. the weighing of a boxer before a fight. weighing-machine a machine for weighing persons or large weights. weigh into colloq. attack (physically or verbally). weigh in with colloq. advance (an argument etc.) assertively or boldly. weigh out (of a jockey) be weighed before a race. weigh up colloq. form an estimate of; consider carefully. weigh one's words carefully choose the way one expresses something. Derivatives weighable adj. weigher n. Etymology: OE wegan f. Gmc, rel. to WAY 2. n. Phrases and idioms under weigh disp. = under way. Etymology: 18th c.: from an erron. assoc. with weigh anchor |
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