( wt) [, ]how heavy sb/sth is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds 重量;分量◆It is about 70 kilos in weight. 它的重量约 70 公斤。◆Bananas are sold by weight. 香蕉按重量出售。◆This laptop has a weight of just 4 kilos. 这台膝上型电脑只有 4 公斤重。◆goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross weight(= including the vehicle and the contents) 毛重超过 3.5 吨的货车◆Meat must be marked with its net weight, excluding packaging. 肉类必须标示净重,不包括包装重量。
[] the fact of being heavy 重担;重压◆The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. 这些柱子须承受屋顶的重量。
[] an object that is heavy 重物◆Lifting heavy weights can damage your back. 搬动重物会伤到背部。
[, ]a unit or system of units by which weight is measured 重量单位;衡量制◆tables of weights and measures 度量衡表◆imperial/metric weight 英制/公制重量单位
[] importance, influence or strength 重大;重要性;力量;势力;影响◆His opinion carries weight with the boss. 他的观点在老板那里有影响力。
●throw/put your weight behind sthto use all your influence and power to support sth 鼎力支持◆The directors have thrown their weight behind the takeover bid. 董事全力支持这一项收购。➡ idiom at pull verb, throw