The Open Dictionary

offset

动词

UK/ˌɒfˈset/
US/ˌɑːfˈset/

定义 offset 动词

  1. 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。

  2. 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。