offset
verb
Definitions of offset verb
- C2Transitive(及物动词)
To counteract or balance the effect of something by having an opposing force or effect.
弥补；抵消；中和
The lower price of the apartment offsets the additional expenses of the longer commute.
公寓的较低价格抵消了较长通勤的额外开支。
The company invested in a tree-planting program to offset the carbon emissions from their long-haul flights.
公司投资了一个植树计划，以抵消他们长途飞行产生的碳排放。
Although he arrived late, the gift he brought managed to offset everyone's displeasure.
虽然他迟到了，但他带来的礼物成功地消除了大家的不满。
- Transitive(及物动词)environment(环境)
To counteract carbon emissions by funding activities that reduce carbon in the atmosphere.
抵消；补偿
Our company purchases carbon credits to offset the carbon emissions generated by all of our business travel.
我们公司购买碳信用额度来抵消所有商务旅行产生的碳排放。
They donate to environmental organizations to offset their daily carbon footprint.
他们向环保组织捐款以抵消他们的日常碳足迹。
The new technology helps offset the harmful gases produced during the factory's manufacturing process.
这项新技术有助于抵消工厂制造过程中所产生的有害气体。