Tra từ weight - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

weight [weight weights weighted weighting] noun, verb BrE [weɪt] NAmE [weɪt]
noun

BEING HEAVY
1. uncountable, countable how heavy sb/sth is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds
• It is about 76 kilos in weight.
• Bananas are sold by weight.
•In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs.
•She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat).
•He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking.
•Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat).
•No more for me. I have to watch my weight.
see also ↑overweight, ↑underweight
2. uncountable the fact of being heavy
• He staggered a little under the weight of his backpack.
• I just hoped the branch would take my weight.
•The pillars have to support the weight of the roof.
•Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week.
see also ↑deadweight

HEAVY OBJECT
3. countable an object that is heavy
• The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights.
4. countable an object used to keep sth in position or as part of a machine
•weights on a fishing line
see also ↑paperweight

RESPONSIBILITY/WORRY
5. singular ~ (of sth) a great responsibility or worry
Syn: ↑burden
• The full weight of responsibility falls on her.
• The news was certainly a weight off my mind (= I did not have to worry about it any more).
•Finally telling the truth was a great weight off my shoulders.

INFLUENCE/STRENGTH
6. uncountable importance, influence or strength
• The many letters of support added weight to the campaign.
• The President has now offered to lend his weight to the project.
•Your opinion carries weight with the boss.
•How can you ignore the sheer weight of medical opinion?
•The weight of evidence against her is overwhelming.

FOR MEASURING/LIFTING
7. countable, uncountable a unit or system of units by which weight is measured
•tables of weights and measures
•imperial/metric weight
8. countable a piece of metal that is known to weigh a particular amount and is used to measure the weight of sth, or lifted by people to improve their strength and as a sport
•a set of weights
• She lifts weights as part of her training.
• He does a lot of weight training.
more at groan under the weight of sth at ↑groan _v., pull your weight at ↑pull _v., punch above your weight at ↑punch _v., worth your/its weight in gold at ↑worth _adj.

Word Origin:
Old English (ge)wiht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wicht and German Gewicht. The form of the word has been influenced by ↑weigh.

Collocations:
Diet and exercise
Weight
put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
watch/control/struggle with your weight
be/become seriously overweight/underweight
be/become clinically/morbidly obese
achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
slim down to 70 kilos/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 160 pounds
combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
have/suffer from a negative/poor body image
have/develop a positive/healthy body image
Healthy eating
eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/(especially US) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
stop/give up/ (especially NAmE) quit smoking
Exercise
(BrE) take regular exercise
do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
play football/hockey/tennis
go cycling/jogging/running
go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) hit/work out at the gym
strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
build (up)/gain muscle
improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
burn/consume/expend calories
Staying healthy
be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially BrE) fit
lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being

Example Bank:
•America's economic weight
•Environmental considerations were given due weight in making the decision.
•He nervously shifted his weight from foot to foot.
•He threw his weight at the door and it burst open.
•He was buckling under the weight of his responsibilities.
•He's lost a lot of weight.
•Heavy weights should be lifted with a straight back.
•Her opinion seemed to carry little weight in the company.
•I should soon be down to my target weight of 70 kilos.
•I was worried that the branch wouldn't take my weight.
•I won't have any cake— I have to watch my weight.
•It is about 76 kilos in weight.
•Many buildings collapsed under the weight of rain-soaked ash and mud.
•Many buildings collapsed under the weight of the ash.
•People's body weight can fluctuate during the day.
•She did circuit training and lifted weights to build her fitness.
•She tried to be quiet, but the stairs creaked under her weight.
•Sir Leon lent his weight to the Tory campaign yesterday.
•Stand with your legs apart and your weight evenly distributed.
•The arch bears the weight of the bridge above.
•The boy was staggering beneath the weight of a pile of boxes.
•The doctor told me not to put my weight on this ankle for a month.
•The new evidence added considerable weight to the prosecution's case.
•The rebels were defeated by sheer weight of numbers.
•The sheer weight of visitors is destroying this tourist attraction.
•They attach too much weight to academic achievement.
•With difficulty she managed to pull his dead weight onto the bed.
•babies with a low birth weight
•Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week.
•He's put on/gained weight since he gave up smoking.
•I just hoped the branch would take my weight.
•No more for me. I need to watch my weight.
•Sam has a weight problem.
•She is trying to lose weight.
•She misjudged the weight of the book.
•The president now has to lend his weight to the project.
Idioms: ↑put your weight behind something ▪ ↑take the weight off your feet ▪ ↑throw your weight about ▪ ↑weight of numbers

verb

ATTACH HEAVY OBJECT
1. ~ sth (down) (with sth) to attach a weight to sth in order to keep it in the right position or make it heavier
•The fishing nets are weighted with lead.
•The body had been weighted down with stones.

GIVE IMPORTANCE
2. usually passive ~ sth to give different values to things to show how important you think each of them is compared with the others
•Each of these factors should be weighted according to their relative importance.
•The results of the survey were weighted to allow for variations in the sample.
•a weighted vote (= one that is worth more than a single vote)
• (NAmE)a weighted grade (= given at school for a course that is more advanced or harder and so has a higher value)
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Old English (ge)wiht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wicht and German Gewicht. The form of the word has been influenced by ↑weigh.

Example Bank:
•Each of these factors should be weighted according to their relative importance.
•The results of the survey were weighted to allow for variations in the sample.