| 单词 | outweigh |
| 释义 | outweigh (once / 2352 pages) v To outweigh is to be heavier or more important than something (or someone). A preschooler's needs might outweigh those of his uncle, even if the uncle does outweigh him by 200 pounds. Your Great Dane definitely outweighs your kitten, just like your car outweighs your bicycle and you outweigh the ant you just accidentally stepped on. If someone says "the benefits outweigh the risks," they mean that what can be gained is much more significant that what might be lost or risked: "I think you should apply for that scholarship; the benefits really outweigh the risks." WORD FAMILYoutweigh: outweighed, outweighing, outweighs USAGE EXAMPLESBut, in cases where talent is accompanied by real psychological disturbance, do the creative benefits really outweigh the costs to the individual? The New Yorker(Jan 01, 2017) But one expert says if the sector is achieve its potential, consumers need to be reassured that the risks do not outweigh the benefits. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) Current estimates are that dark matter outweighs our stuff by a factor of 10 to 20. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) 1v weigh more heavily these considerations outweigh our wishes Syn|Hyper outbalance, overbalance, preponderate dominate, predominate, prevail, reign, rule be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance 2v be heavier than Hyper exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, surpass be or do something to a greater degree |
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