Offset Meaning in English
word
ˈɔfˌsɛt/, /ɔfˈsɛt
AWF-set
ˈɒfsɛt
OF-set
释义
To balance or reduce the effect of something by having an opposite force or action. It can also mean the amount that reduces or cancels out another effect.
用法与细微差别
Often used formally or in business, science, and environment (e.g. 'offset carbon emissions'). Common collocations: 'offset the cost,' 'offset losses.' Can be a verb or noun. Not for everyday compensation (like paying someone back).
Spanish: compensar - contrarrestarPortuguese (BR): compensar - equilibrarPortuguese (PT): compensar - equilibrarChinese (Simplified): 抵消 - 补偿Chinese (Traditional): 抵銷 - 補償Hindi: संतुलित करना - भरपाई करनाArabic: يُعوِّض - يوازنBengali: ক্ষতিপূরণ করা - ভারসাম্য করাRussian: компенсировать - уравновешиватьJapanese: 相殺する - 埋め合わせるVietnamese: bù đắp - cân bằngKorean: 상쇄하다 - 보완하다Turkish: dengelemek - telafi etmekUrdu: تلافی کرنا - متوازن کرناIndonesian: mengimbangi - menutupi
例句
The bonus will offset the extra work you did.
basic
They planted trees to offset pollution.
basic
The savings can offset the higher price.
basic
She started biking to work to offset her carbon footprint.
natural
We introduced flexible hours to offset the stress of tight deadlines.
natural
The small monthly fee is offset by all the benefits you get.
natural