| 词汇 | on the strength of |
| 释义 | Idiom on the strength ofon the strength of (something) 1. if you do something on the strength of facts or advice, you do it because you are influenced by them. On the strength of the projected sales figures, we decided to expand our business. 2. if you get a job or an opportunity on the strength of something you have done, you get it because what you did was good enough to persuade someone you deserve it. He was accepted for the writing course on the strength of a few articles in his local paper. on the strength of (something)Due to or on the basis of some outstanding factor; on the merit of something. I can't help but feel like I was hired for my looks and not on the strength of my skills. On the strength of this new evidence, I find no reason for this case to proceed any further. on the strength of somethingFig. because of the support of something, such as a promise or evidence; due to something. On the strength of your comment, I decided to give John another chance. On the strength of my testimony, my case was dismissed. on the strength ofOn the basis of, as in She was hired on the strength of her computer skills. [Early 1600s] on the strength ofon the basis of or with the justification of.on the strength of On the basis of: She was hired on the strength of her computer skills. |
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