What does cancel mean?

To decide that something planned will not happen. To balance an opposing effect so neither changes the result.

How is cancel pronounced?

UK /ˈkænsəl/, US /ˈkænsəl/.

/ˈkænsəl/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1110 in the learning path

取消；撤销

v. To decide that something planned will not happen.

取消；撤销

v. To balance an opposing effect so neither changes the result.

抵消

We had to cancel our picnic because of heavy rain.

由于下大雨，我们不得不取消野餐。

Improved energy efficiency may cancel out some environmental benefits if it encourages people to consume more.

如果能源效率提高促使人们增加消费，就可能抵消部分环境效益。

英式过去式cancelled，美式常用canceled；抵消用out。

What does cancel mean?: To decide that something planned will not happen. To balance an opposing effect so neither changes the result.
How is cancel pronounced?: UK /ˈkænsəl/, US /ˈkænsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.