English Dictionary

tip the scale

動詞

慣用表現 自動詞 前置詞「at」支配

(idiomatic, intransitive) To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively. / (idiomatic, intransitive, used with "at") To weigh (have a certain weight).

日本語の意味

（比喩的に）運命や結果に影響を与える / （特定の重さを示す場合に）天秤（はかり）の針が傾く、または一定の重さである状態を示す

A single vote can tip the scale in a closely contested election.

僅差の選挙では、1票が勝敗を左右することがある。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, intransitive) To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively.

The priest went on to say that God tipped the scales in favor of hope through the resurrection of our crucified divine brother Jesus.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, intransitive, used with "at") To weigh (have a certain weight).

was kindly called to account by the good doctor when her nine-months'-old baby tipped the scales at barely twelve pounds.

tips the scale （ present singular third-person ）

tipping the scale （ participle present ）

tipped the scale （ participle past ）

tipped the scale （ past ）