offsetKK [ɔˈfsɛt] ｜ /ɔˈfsɛt/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a compensating equivalent or counterbalance
When Sarah earned a bonus at work, she used it as an offset to pay off her outstanding debts.
補償；抵消金額
C2noun
the time at which something is supposed to begin
The wedding ceremony was scheduled to start at 2 pm, but due to a delay in the arrival of the bride, the offset time was pushed to 3 pm.
起始時間；開始偏移
C2noun
a natural consequence or result of development, often unfavorable
The offset of increased production is a higher environmental impact.
C2noun
a printing term referring to a plate that makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
In the printing press, the offset allows for high-quality, consistent prints to be produced on a large scale.
C2noun
a structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
The architect designed an offset in the building to create a unique and visually striking effect.
C2noun
a horizontal branch from the base of a plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
The succulent plant had several offsets growing from its base, which could be carefully detached and replanted to create new plants.
C2verb
compensate for or counterbalance (something) by having an equal and opposite force or effect
When the company experienced financial losses, they were able to offset them by implementing cost-cutting measures.
C2verb
make up for (something) by applying it to or introducing it into another situation
The company decided to offset their carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy projects.