cancel something out

Related to word: cancel

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to neutralize the impact of one element by introducing another with an opposing effect.

    抵消;互相抵消

    • In this adjustment, the increased costs almost canceled out the gains in revenue.

      在这项调整中,增加的成本几乎抵消了收入的增长。

    • When you add a negative number to a positive number, they cancel each other out.

      当你将负数加到正数上时,它们会互相抵消。

    • This measure will help cancel out the market share we have lost.

      这项措施将帮助抵消我们失去的市场份额。