How do you use "weigh" in a sentence?

The doctor asked her to weigh herself every week. We need to weigh up the pros and cons before deciding. The responsibility weighs heavily on her shoulders.

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Q: What does "weigh" mean?

To measure how heavy something is; to consider carefully Weigh means to measure the weight of something using scales. Figuratively, it means to consider something carefully before making a decision, as in 'weigh the options.' The phrasal verb 'weigh up' means to assess, and 'weigh on' describes something that causes worry or concern.

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Meaning: To measure how heavy something is; to consider carefully

称重；权衡

pesar; sopesar

重さを量る；検討する

무게를 달다; 신중히 검토하다

Weigh means to measure the weight of something using scales. Figuratively, it means to consider something carefully before making a decision, as in 'weigh the options.' The phrasal verb 'weigh up' means to assess, and 'weigh on' describes something that causes worry or concern.

称重意味着用秤测量某物的重量。比喻地，它意味着在做决定之前仔细考虑某事，如'权衡选择'。短语动词'weigh up'意思是评估，'weigh on'描述引起担忧或关注的事物。

Weigh significa medir el peso de algo usando una balanza. Figurativamente, significa considerar algo cuidadosamente antes de tomar una decisión, como en «sopesar las opciones». El verbo frasal «weigh up» significa evaluar, y «weigh on» describe algo que causa preocupación.

重さを量るとは、秤を使って何かの重さを測定することを意味します。比喩的には、「選択肢を検討する」のように、決定を下す前に何かを慎重に考慮することを意味します。句動詞「weigh up」は評価することを意味し、「weigh on」は心配や懸念を引き起こすものを表します。

weigh는 저울을 사용하여 무언가의 무게를 측정하는 것을 의미합니다. 비유적으로는 결정을 내리기 전에 신중하게 고려하는 것을 뜻하며, 'weigh the options(선택지를 저울질하다)'처럼 사용됩니다. 구동사 'weigh up'은 평가하다라는 뜻이고, 'weigh on'은 걱정이나 부담을 주는 것을 나타냅니다.

Examples

The doctor asked her to weigh herself every week.
医生让她每周称体重。
El médico le pidió que se pesara cada semana.
医師は彼女に毎週体重を量るように言いました。
의사는 그녀에게 매주 체중을 재라고 했습니다.
We need to weigh up the pros and cons before deciding.
在做决定之前，我们需要权衡利弊。
Necesitamos sopesar los pros y los contras antes de decidir.
決める前に、メリットとデメリットを検討する必要があります。
결정하기 전에 장단점을 잘 따져 봐야 합니다.
The responsibility weighs heavily on her shoulders.
这份责任沉重地压在她的肩上。
La responsabilidad pesa mucho sobre sus hombros.
その責任は彼女の肩に重くのしかかっています。
그 책임이 그녀의 어깨에 무겁게 짓누르고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'wegan' meaning 'to carry, move, lift', from Proto-Germanic 'weganan', from Proto-Indo-European 'wegh-' (to go, move, carry). Related to 'way', 'wagon', 'vehicle', and 'weight'. Originally meant 'to lift' rather than 'to measure mass'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal