makeweights

[US]/'meɪkweɪt/
[UK]/ˈmekˌwet/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 充数的人[物]

Example Sentences

Curtis Davies' hopes of a move to Aston Villa have been hit by Gary Cahill's refusal to join West Brom as a makeweight in the proposed deal.

柯蒂斯·戴维斯转会阿斯顿维拉的愿望恐怕将落空,因为加里·卡希尔拒绝作为交易的一部分加盟西布朗。

Real-world Examples

" I'll throw in two for makeweight, " said the woman with her good-natured look.

“为了减轻体重,我会扔两个,”那个看起来和蔼可亲的女人说。

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

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