weigh something up

Related to word: weigh

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    to thoroughly evaluate the pros and cons of a situation before deciding

    仔细衡量…的利弊;考虑虚实

    • Before making a choice, he weighed up the pros and cons of each option.

      在做出选择之前,他仔细衡量了每个选项的利弊。

    • Before choosing between two companies for a job, she needs to weigh up their long-term growth potential.

      在两家公司之间选择工作之前,她需要仔细衡量它们的长期增长潜力。

    • Before buying a new car, he took the time to weigh up all the associated costs and benefits.

      在购买新车之前,他花时间仔细衡量了所有相关的成本和收益。