to weigh up
[phrase form: weigh]
01
评估, 权衡
to observe someone closely to evaluate their character, abilities, etc.
Transitive
例子
She decided to weigh him up before entrusting him with the important task.
她决定在委托他重要任务之前先掂量他。
The manager needs to weigh up the candidates before making a hiring decision.
经理在做出招聘决定之前需要权衡候选人。
02
权衡, 仔细考虑
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation before deciding
例子
The student council is carefully weighing up the options for the upcoming school event.
学生会正在仔细权衡即将举行的学校活动的选项。
Before making a major purchase, consumers are encouraged to weigh up their budget constraints.
在进行大额购买之前，鼓励消费者权衡他们的预算限制。
