Word · Frequency #5701
offsetting
抵消；弥补；补偿
offsetting is the present participle of offset.
核心释义
to compensate for or balance something by applying an opposite influence
- 1.
通过施加相反方向的变化来抵消或补偿。
To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
- 2.
使偏离直线。
To place out of line.
- 3.
在(墙、杆、管等)中形成凸缘。
To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).
使错位；使偏离；使（墙、管等）错位；使偏移；通过施加相反方向的变化来抵消或补偿。；使偏离直线。；在(墙、杆、管等)中形成凸缘。
用法In use
The higher salary offsets the longer commute time.
用法提示：动词"offset"表示"抵消"，此处用一般现在时第三人称单数形式。
We can offset the carbon emissions by planting trees.
用法提示：动词"offset"后接宾语，表示"抵消"，此处用原形。
The company is offsetting its losses with new investments.
用法提示：动词"offset"用现在分词形式，表示正在进行"弥补"。
offset sth
及物动词，后面直接跟被抵消或补偿的事物。
New trees can offset carbon emissions.
新种的树木可以抵消碳排放。
offset sth by doing sth
by 后接动名词，表示用来抵消的手段。
She offset the extra expense by working overtime.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- offset the cost
- 抵消成本
- The government offered subsidies to offset the cost of the new equipment.政府提供补贴以抵消新设备的成本。
- offset the effect
- 抵消效果
- Regular exercise can offset the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.定期锻炼可以抵消久坐生活方式的有害影响。
- offset the impact
- 抵消影响
- The company took measures to offset the environmental impact of its operations.公司采取措施抵消其运营对环境的影响。
- offset the loss
- 弥补损失
- The insurance payment helped offset the financial loss from the fire.保险赔偿帮助弥补了火灾造成的经济损失。
- offset the risk
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
将多余物放到（set）一边（off）以抵消（offset）影响。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于正式或技术性语境，如财务抵消、碳排放补偿等，也可用于日常一般性弥补。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
The following words share the '-set' spelling ending, but do not rhyme with 'offset' because the stressed vowel differs. In 'offset' (/-set/ part unstressed), the first syllable is stressed (/ɔf/), while most of these words have the stressed syllable elsewhere or on the single syllable. Only 'offset' and 'asset' have similar stress patterns (first syllable stressed, second unstressed), but their stressed vowels differ (/ɔ/ vs /æ/).
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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