"turn the scale" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 扭转局势
• 起决定作用

Definition

对局势产生影响，使最终结果被决定，通常作为关键或决定性因素。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

较正式或书面语，更常用于书面表达。跟“扭转局势”“关键一击”相似，仅用于比喻，不用于实际称重。

Examples

Her testimony could turn the scale in this case.

她的证词可能会**扭转局势**。

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

一个小细节可能会在激烈竞争中**起决定作用**。

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

一票之差可能会**扭转局势**。

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

经理的推荐最终**扭转了局势**，对我有利。

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

天气太好，这促使我们决定**扭转局势**，去远足。

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

我不知道要接受哪份工作，但更高的薪水确实**起了决定性作用**。