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cancel outcancel out1.■(使)平衡〔抵消〕The various forces to a large degree canceled out.在很大程度上这些不同的力互相抵消了。The poor quality of his work this year cancels out his former improvement.他今年低质量的工作抵消了他原先的进步。

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cancel out1.■抵消；相互抵消：The heavy expenses involved in his marriage celebration cancelled out the possible pleasure he'd have.他的结婚典礼的巨大开销抵消了他可能得到的愉快。2.■除去；销(账)；删去：You must cancel out all the charges before you leave the hotel.你在离开旅馆前必须付清各项费用把账销了再走。3.■【数学】约去(约数)；相约：Fourteen and twenty-one can be cancelled out by seven.14和21可以用7来通约。

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