offset

• 指抵消或补偿另一个因素的作用；也指位置或数值上的偏移或偏离标准状态。

A noun referring to a factor that balances or compensates for another, or a displacement or deviation from a standard position or value.

1. Counterbalance or compensationB2formal

   Something that balances or compensates for something else.

   补偿

   • The tax refund was an offset for the high expenses.
   • The company offered a salary offset for the extra workload.
   • The benefits of the new policy served as an offset to the initial costs.

   同义词balancecompensationcorrectivecounterbalancecounterpoisecounterweight

   反义词causeoriginsource

2. Printing termC1formaltechnical

   A printing technique where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the paper.

   胶印

   • The book was printed using offset lithography.
   • Offset printing produces high-quality images.
   • The printer specializes in offset for large runs.

   同义词offset lithographyoffset printingphoto-offset

3. Architecture or constructionC1formaltechnical

   A ledge or recess in a wall or structure.

   凹凸面

   • The offset in the wall provided a shelf for decorations.
   • The architect designed an offset to break up the flat surface.
   • The stone offset was a key feature of the building's facade.

   同义词ledgesetoff

• 动词，表示抵消、补偿或中和某种效果、数量或影响，使其达到平衡。

A verb used to indicate the act of counterbalancing, compensating for, or neutralizing an effect or amount.

不规则动词

1. Counterbalance or compensateB2formal

   To counteract something by having an equal and opposite effect.

   抵消

   • The company's profits offset the losses from last year.
   • The benefits of the new policy offset the initial costs.
   • She offset her carbon footprint by planting trees.

   同义词balancecancel outcompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralize

   反义词aggravateexacerbateintensifyworsen

2. Printing termC1formaltechnical

   To set off or transfer ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to paper.

   胶印

   • The printer offset the image onto the page.
   • Offset printing is commonly used for high-volume books.
   • The design was offset onto the paper using a special machine.

   同义词set offtransfer