Definitions
v. to measure how heavy someone or something is
称……的重量
v. to have a particular weight
重量为
v. to consider something carefully before making a decision
权衡；仔细考虑
Example
Please weigh these apples before putting them in the bag.
请先称一下这些苹果，再装进袋子。
Governments must weigh the economic benefits of tourism against its potential damage to local ecosystems.
政府必须权衡旅游业的经济收益与其可能对当地生态系统造成的损害。
Collocations
- weigh yourself
- weigh the options
- weigh up the evidence
- weigh the benefits against the costs
Word family
- weight (n.)
- weighty (adj.)
Synonyms
- measure
- consider
Usage tip
weigh是动词，weight是名词；表示重多少不用被动语态。
FAQ
- What does weigh mean?
- to measure how heavy someone or something is to have a particular weight to consider something carefully before making a decision
- How is weigh pronounced?
- UK /weɪ/, US /weɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
