词汇 | weigh in |
释义 | Idiom weigh in to offer an opinion in a discussion or argument.Mr. Pierce weighed in with a warning that many companies would not be able to meet the deadline.One angry woman weighed in to remind us that a lot of what we'd read was not true. Phr V weigh in weighs, weighing, weighed weigh in to become involved in an argument or discussion in a forceful wayoften + withSeveral leading architects weighed in with attacks on the design for the new art gallery. to be officially weighed before competing in a sport, especially boxing or horse racingoften + atThe new rider weighs in at just over 150 pounds.He weighed in five kilograms heavier than his opponent. weigh-in nounAt the official weigh-in, Tyson promised to regain his title. weigh in1. To be a certain weight. Often followed by "at" and the weight. The wrestler was disqualified when he weighed in 1 pound over the limit. That largemouth bass Jim caught weighed in at 20 pounds! 2. To be weighed. Typically used for sports such as boxing and wrestling, when competitors must not exceed a certain weight. Boxers always make a spectacle when they weigh in before the bout. Everyone has to weigh in on Friday, no exceptions. 3. To give one's opinion or analysis of something during a discussion. Karen, you haven't weighed in yet. What's your take on this? Later on the show, Senator Williams will weigh in on the debate. weigh in (at something)Fig. to present oneself at a certain weight. (Usually said of boxers.) The fighter weighed in at over two hundred pounds. The contenders weighed in yesterday. weigh inBe weighed; also, be of a particular weight. For example, Because it was such a small plane, the passengers and their luggage had to weigh in before takeoff , or The fish weighed in at 18 pounds. [Late 1800s] weigh inv. 1. To be weighed at an official weigh-in for an athletic competition: The boxer weighed in before the fight. The fighter weighed in at 250 pounds. 2. To weigh something officially, as for travel on an airplane: The ticket agent weighed our bags in. After the agent weighed in my suitcase, I went to the gate. 3. To join an ongoing discussion, debate, or competition: The president still hasn't weighed in on the issue. After striking out twice, the player finally weighed in with a base hit. |
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