weight
/weɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /weɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwāt/ (ame, mw)
weight — 名詞
- weightsingular
- weightsplural
1. how heavy a person or object is, expressed in units such as kilograms, pounds, o
重量
物體輕重的數值
how heavy a person or object is, expressed in units such as kilograms, pounds, or stones.
Tomás checked the weight of his suitcase before the flight.
Tomás 在登機前檢查了手提箱的重量。
weight + of + noun phrase
The doctor told Élise to keep track of her weight every week.
醫生告訴 Élise 每週記錄自己的體重。
keep track of + weight (possessive)
A newborn baby typically doubles its birth weight within five months.
新生兒的體重通常會在五個月內增加一倍。
The bridge has a maximum weight limit of twenty metric tons.
這座橋的承重上限是二十公噸。
Sari was surprised by how much weight the little box actually had.
Sari 很驚訝那個小盒子竟然這麼重。
- lightness
the quality of being light in weight
文法句型
weight + of + noun
verb + weight
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs like 'lose', 'gain', 'put on', 'watch'. When referring to a specific measured amount, 'weight' is countable ('a weight of 5 kg'). For the general concept it is uncountable ('excess weight is bad for your health').
常見錯誤
2. a block or disc made of metal that has a fixed heaviness and is used on a scale
砝碼
用於測量重量的標準金屬塊
a block or disc made of metal that has a fixed heaviness and is used on a scale to measure how heavy another object is, or as part of a system of standard measures.
Minho placed a one-kilogram weight on the left side of the scale.
Minho 把一個一公斤的砝碼放在天平的左邊。
a [measurement] weight — specifying size
The science teacher showed the class a box of brass weights for the balance scale.
自然老師向全班展示了一盒用於天平的金屬砝碼。
brass weights — material + plural count
Rohan adjusted the small weights on the laboratory balance until the needle pointed to zero.
Rohan 調整了實驗室天平上的小砝碼，直到指針歸零。
The jeweller used a set of tiny precision weights to measure the gold powder.
珠寶商用一套精密的小砝碼來測量金粉。
- counterweight
a weight that balances another weight, often in machinery
- standard weight
a weight officially approved for use in trade and measurement
文法句型
a weight + of + measurement
plural: weights
用法筆記
Countable noun. Often appears in 'a set of weights' (a collection of standard pieces ranging from small to large). Distinguished from sense 3 (GYM WEIGHTS) by its purpose — this sense is about measurement, not exercise.
3. a heavy object, especially a metal disc or bar, that people lift, push, or pull
啞鈴；槓鈴
健身訓練用的重物
a heavy object, especially a metal disc or bar, that people lift, push, or pull as a form of exercise to build muscle and strength.
Mira has been lifting weights at the gym every morning for six months.
Mira 已經連續六個月每天早上在健身房舉重。
lift weights — fixed fitness collocation
Baraka added more plates to the barbell until the weight felt challenging.
Baraka 在槓鈴上加了好幾片槓片，直到重量讓他感到有挑戰性。
add + weight + to + barbell
The gym has a rack of dumbbells and a separate area for free weights.
這家健身房有一排啞鈴，還有專門的自由重量訓練區。
Selim injured his shoulder because he tried to lift a weight that was too heavy for him.
Selim 因為試圖舉起過重的槓鈴而傷了肩膀。
Weight training three times a week helped Christopher improve his running speed.
Christopher 每週做三次重量訓練，跑步成績因此進步了。
- dumbbell
a short bar with weights at each end, held in one hand
- barbell
a long metal bar with weights at each end, lifted with both hands
- kettlebell
a round weight with a handle, used for swinging movements
文法句型
lift + weights
weights + for + exercise
用法筆記
Often appears in plural — 'weights' — when referring to the activity or equipment at a gym. 'Free weights' means dumbbells and barbells (not machines). 'Weight training' is the activity of exercising with weights.
常見錯誤
4. the degree of importance, influence, or authority that a person, opinion, or pie
影響力；分量
人或意見所具有的重要性或份量
the degree of importance, influence, or authority that a person, opinion, or piece of information has in a particular situation.
Mei-Lin's opinion carries a lot of weight with the board of directors.
Mei-Lin 的意見在董事會中很有分量。
carry weight — figurative meaning 'be influential'
Liam threw his weight behind the proposal and convinced several colleagues to support it.
Liam 全力支持這項提案，並說服了好幾位同事一起贊成。
throw weight behind [sb/sth] — idiomatic phrase
The weight of scientific evidence strongly supports the link between smoking and lung cancer.
大量的科學證據強烈支持吸菸與肺癌之間的關聯性。
Ignacio complained that his manager did not give enough weight to the team's suggestions.
Ignacio 抱怨主管沒有充分重視團隊提出的建議。
- influence
broader term; can refer to direct or indirect power to affect decisions
- authority
suggests official or recognised power rather than informal sway
- significance
focuses on importance rather than power to persuade
- clout
informal; means political or social influence, especially in business
- insignificance
lack of importance or influence
文法句型
carry + weight
weight + of + noun
throw + possessive + weight + around
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. Frequently appears in set phrases: 'carry weight' (be influential), 'throw one's weight behind' (actively support), 'the weight of evidence/opinion' (the overall force of). Rarely used with numbers or measurements.
常見錯誤
5. a heavy emotional or mental load that causes worry, stress, or difficulty — for
重擔
精神或情感上的沉重負擔
a heavy emotional or mental load that causes worry, stress, or difficulty — for example, the pressure of a major responsibility or a painful secret.
The weight of caring for her elderly parents became too much for Defne to handle alone.
照顧年邁父母的重擔讓 Defne 一個人快撐不住了。
weight of + gerund phrase — burden sense
Telling his best friend the truth lifted a great weight off Tomás's shoulders.
把真相告訴最好的朋友之後，Tomás 感覺肩上的重擔終於卸了下來。
lift a weight off [sb]'s shoulders — idiom for relief
The weight of expectation from her family made Élise feel anxious before the exam results came out.
家人期望的重擔讓 Élise 在成績公布前感到非常焦慮。
Minho finally shared the secret with a therapist and felt the weight disappear from his chest.
Minho 終於跟治療師說出了那個秘密，感覺胸口的重擔消失了。
- relief
the feeling of having a burden removed
文法句型
weight + of + noun
a weight + off + possessive + mind
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'of' + a noun phrase specifying the source of pressure ('weight of responsibility', 'weight of guilt'). The phrase 'a weight off one's shoulders/mind' is a common idiom for relief. Can be countable when referring to a specific burden ('a weight he had carried for years').
weight — 動詞
- weightpresent simple I / you / we / they
- weights3rd person singular
- weighting-ing form
- weightedpast simple
1. to attach something heavy to an object or to put a heavy object on top of it, us
加重物
在物體上加裝重物以固定
to attach something heavy to an object or to put a heavy object on top of it, usually so that it stays in place or does not move easily.
Rohan weighted the corner of the picnic blanket with a stone to stop the wind from blowing it away.
Rohan 用石頭壓住野餐墊的角落，以免被風吹走。
weight + noun + with [heavy object] — active
The curtains were weighted at the bottom so that they would hang straight.
窗簾底部加了重物，這樣才能直直垂下來。
passive: be weighted + prepositional phrase
Sari weighted the fishing net with lead strips along the bottom edge.
Sari 在漁網的下緣綁上鉛條讓網子下沉。
The scuba divers weighted their belts with extra pouches to stay underwater more easily.
潛水員在腰帶上加裝了額外的配重袋，以便更輕鬆地待在水下。
- load
broader; can mean filling or adding anything, not necessarily heavy
- weight down
the phrasal verb form, emphasising immobilising with heaviness
- ballast
more technical; used for ships or vehicles to improve stability
- lighten
to remove weight or make something lighter
文法句型
weight + noun + down/with
be weighted + down/with + noun
用法筆記
Often used with the particle 'down' ('weight down') or 'with' ('weight with'). The passive form ('be weighted with/by') is very common. Do not confuse with 'weigh' (to measure heaviness); 'weight' means to add heaviness, not to measure it.