weight
[weɪt]
n
a measure of the heaviness of an object; the amount anything weighs
the vertical force experienced by a mass as a result of gravitation. It equals the mass of the body multiplied by the acceleration of free fall. Its units are units of force (such as newtons or poundals) but is often given as a mass unit (kilogram or pound)Symbol: W
a system of units used to express the weight of a substance
troy weight
a unit used to measure weight
the kilogram is the weight used in the metric system
any mass or heavy object used to exert pressure or weigh down
an oppressive force
the weight of cares
any heavy load
the bag was such a weight
the main or greatest force: preponderance
the weight of evidence
importance, influence, or consequence
his opinion carries weight
one of a set of coefficients assigned to items of a frequency distribution that are analysed in order to represent the relative importance of the different items
the apparent blackness of a printed typeface
a pound of a drug, esp cannabis
vb
to add weight to
to burden or oppress
to add importance, value, etc, to one side rather than another; bias; favour
a law weighted towards landlords
to attach a weight or weights to
to make (fabric, threads, etc) heavier by treating with mineral substances, etc
- 习惯用语
- pull one's weight to do one's full or proper share of a task
- throw one's weight around to act in an overauthoritarian or aggressive manner
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