"turn the scale" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 扭轉局勢
• 起決定作用

Definition

對局勢產生影響，使最終結果被決定，通常作為關鍵或決定性因素。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

較正式或書面語，更常用於書面表達。和“扭轉局勢”類似，只用於比喻，勿用于實際稱重。

Examples

Her testimony could turn the scale in this case.

她的證詞可能會**扭轉局勢**。

A small detail might turn the scale in a close competition.

一個小細節可能會在激烈競爭中**起決定作用**。

A single vote can turn the scale in a tight election.

一票之差可能會**扭轉局勢**。

It was the manager's recommendation that finally turned the scale in my favor.

經理的推薦最終**扭轉了局勢**，對我有利。

The weather was perfect, which turned the scale for us to go hiking.

天氣太好，這促使我們決定**扭轉局勢**去健行。

I was unsure which job offer to take, but the higher salary really turned the scale.

我不知道該接受哪份工作，但更高的薪水確實**起了決定性作用**。