| 词汇 | tip-the-balance-scales |
| 释义 | tip the balance/scalesidiom(alsotilt the balance) If something tips the balance or tips the scales, it is the thing that causes a particular situation to happen or a particular decision to be made, when other situations or decisions are possible: 打破平衡局面;起决定性作用 tip the balance/scales in favour ofThe teams were evenly matched until two quick goals from Rooney tipped the balance in favour of England.两队本来势均力敌，直到鲁尼很快攻入两球，形势开始变得对英格兰队有利。 tip the balance/scales againstShe was a good candidate, but her lack of computer skills tipped the scales against her.她本来是个不错的候选人，但她缺乏计算机技能，这对她很不利。 Backing, supporting & defending adopt advocacy affirmation ally yourself to/with someone argumentation bail out bet buoy champion commitment flag-waving over-favour pander to someone/something prop something up provide provide for someone root solidly sustenance underpin |
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