offset

英 /ˈɒfset/ 美 /ˈɔfset/
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中文释义

vt.抵消,补偿,(为了比较的目的而)把…并列(或并置),为(管道等)装支管

vi.形成分支,长出分枝,装支管

n.开端,出发,平版印刷,抵消,补偿

adj.分支的,偏(离中)心的,抵消的,开端的

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offset的英语例句

  1. The decline in marriage has been offset by a rise in cohabitation.

    结婚人数的减少由于同居人数的增加而得以弥补。

  2. Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.

    为补偿原料成本的增加而提高了价格。

  3. The slowdown in domestic demand was offset by an increase in exports.

    国内需求放缓和出口增长互相抵消了.