| 词组 | weigh on |
| 释义 | weigh on 1. weigh on sth AmE to have the effect of reducing prices, profits, values etc: ▪ Forecasts for warmer weather weighed on heating oil and gas prices. ▪ Problems with the federal budget weighed on the dollar. 2. weigh on sth AmE to have the effect of making something less successful or less effective: ▪ Jack is so dedicated to his job that it's weighing on his marriage. ■ SIMILAR TO: affect ! Weigh upon is more formal than weigh on, and is mostly used in writing. weigh on/upon sb if troubles, problems, or duties weigh on you, they make you feel worried and not relaxed: ▪ The question of her children's future constantly weighed on her. weigh on sb's mind ▪ Lisa's very quiet - I'm sure there's something weighing on her mind. weigh heavily on ▪ His responsibilities weigh heavily on him. |
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