outweigh

上回る、勝る

ほかのものより重要である、または価値が高い。

やさしい英語で： To be more important or valuable than something else.

• The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
• Her experience outweighed her lack of formal training.
• Do the savings outweigh the extra work?

使い方： outweigh something (The benefits outweigh the risks.)

類義語： count for more than, exceed

よく使う表現： outweigh the risks, outweigh the benefits, outweigh the costs

重量で上回る

ほかの人や物より重い。

やさしい英語で： To be heavier than someone or something else.

• My brother outweighs me.
• The champion outweighed his opponent by five kilos.
• Does this suitcase outweigh the other one?

使い方： outweigh someone/something by an amount (The larger dog outweighs the smaller one by ten kilos.)

類義語： weigh more than

よく使う表現： outweigh an opponent, outweigh someone considerably