"tip the scale" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 改变局势
• 起决定性作用

Definition

对某件事的结果起决定性作用，特别是在局势不明时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个习语可以用于积极或消极的结果，常与 '因素'、'决定'、'事件' 等搭配。单数和复数形式都常见。类比于中文的“改变局势”或“起决定性作用”。

Examples

One quick goal could tip the scale in the match.

一个快速进球可能会**改变局势**。

Her experience might tip the scale in her favor for the job.

她的经验可能会**起决定性作用**，让她获得这份工作。

A small mistake could tip the scale against you.

一个小错误可能会**改变局势**对你不利。

It was the extra evidence that really tipped the scale during the trial.

真正**改变局势**的是额外的证据，在审判中起了关键作用。

If you show up to help, it might tip the scale and get this project finished on time.

如果你来帮忙，也许能**改变局势**让项目按时完成。

Sometimes a single word can tip the scale in an important conversation.

有时一句话就能**改变局势**，左右一场重要的谈话。