offset
US /ˌɑːfˈset/
UK /ˌɑːfˈset/
名词
1.
抵消, 补偿
a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one
示例:
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The extra cost was an offset by the increased sales.
额外的成本被增加的销售额抵消了。
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The benefits of the new policy provide a significant offset to its initial drawbacks.
新政策的好处对其最初的缺点提供了显著的抵消。
动词
1.
抵消, 弥补
to counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect
示例:
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The benefits of the new system offset the initial costs.
新系统的好处抵消了初始成本。
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Her positive attitude helped to offset the negative impact of the bad news.
她积极的态度有助于抵消坏消息的负面影响。
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