to weigh
01
称重, 有...的重量
to have a specific weight
Linking Verb
例子
The baby elephant weighs over 200 pounds.
小象重超过200磅。
How much do these apples weigh on the scale?
这些苹果在秤上重多少？
02
权衡, 评估
to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision
Transitive: to weigh consequence or impact of something
例子
Before accepting the job offer, he took the time to weigh the pros and cons, considering the impact on both his career and personal life.
在接受工作邀请之前，他花时间权衡了利弊，考虑了对他的职业生涯和个人生活的影响。
When choosing a college, it 's crucial to weigh factors such as location, programs offered, and tuition.
选择大学时，权衡诸如位置、提供的课程和学费等因素至关重要。
03
称重, 测量重量
to discover how heavy someone or something is
Transitive: to weigh sb/sth
例子
The nurse will weigh the patient before their appointment.
护士会在病人预约前称他们的体重。
Can you weigh the package to determine the shipping cost?
你能称一下包裹的重量以确定运费吗？
04
有分量, 重要
to be significant or deserving of attention or thought due to its importance or impact
Intransitive
例子
The results of this study weigh heavily in the decision-making process.
这项研究的结果在决策过程中分量很重。
The emotional cost of the decision weighs more than the financial one.
决定的情感成本比财务成本更重要。
05
施加压力, 重压
to apply pressure or force on something, as though using a heavy weight
Intransitive: to weigh on sth
例子
The rain weighed heavily on the roof, causing it to creak.
雨水重重地压在屋顶上，使其发出吱吱声。
The snowstorm weighed on the power lines, causing outages.
暴风雪压在电线上，导致停电。
词汇树
weigher
weighing
weigh
