Makeweight
n. 补足重量的东西, (喻)平衡力, 无关重要的人, 非重要的论点
📖 牛津释义
makeweight
n
1 small quantity added to get the weight required （补足所需重量的）小的量.
2 (fig 比喻) thing or person, usu of little value, that supplies a deficiency, fills a gap, etc （作填补空缺用的）不重要的人或物.
🗣️ 情景例句
His yearly salary is in seven digits.
他的年薪是7位数。
Do you usually play piano during the holidays?
你通常在假日期间弹钢琴吗？
'I needn't remind you of that terrible tie you bought yesterday.'
“我也不必提醒你昨天买的那条糟糕透了的领带。”