| 词组 | tip the scales |
| 释义 | Idiom tip the scales 1. to make something more or less likely to happen, or to make someone more or less likely to succeed. Recent environmental disasters have tipped the scales against oil producers. (often + against)The sudden economic growth in the area should tip the scales in favour of new investment. 2. to weigh a certain amount. He tips the scales at just over 250 pounds. (usually + at)tip the scale(s)To upset the balance of a situation, such that one side or element is favored or gains advantage. The two candidates are so close in the polls that both are vying for something that will tip the scale in their favor. The immense interconnectivity of social media has tipped the scales of power somewhat back into the hands of the ordinary population. tip (or turn) the scales (or balance)(of a circumstance or event) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference.tip the ˈbalance/ˈscales(also swing the ˈbalance) be the reason that finally causes somebody to do something or something to happen in one way rather than another: They were both very good candidates for the job but she had more experience and that tipped the balance.tip the scales1. To register weight (at a certain amount). 2. To offset the balance of a situation. tip/turn the scales, toTo change the balance slightly so as to favor one side. The idea was expressed as long ago as Aristotle’s Politics (ca. 340 b.c.), in which he wrote “The addition of the middle class turns the scale and prevents either of the extremes from being dominant” (Benjamin Jowett translation, ca. 1875). Jowett’s wording may have been influenced by William Wordsworth’s “Ode” (1815): “Thy presence turns the scale of doubtful fight, / Tremendous God of battles, Lord of Hosts!” |
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