offsets
n.
开端( offset的名词复数 );
出发;
v.
抵消( offset的第三人称单数 );
补偿;
（为了比较的目的而）把…并列（或并置）;
为（管道等）装支管;
例句:
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The following paragraphs deal with intra - source offsets and the so - called " bubble " concept.
下面讨论污染源内部的补偿和 所谓 的 “ 泡泡 ” 概念.
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The preceding paragraphs were concerned with inter - source offsets.
前文牵涉到污染源之间的补偿.
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A component that offsets an error or other undesired effect.
一种用于弥补(或抵销)某种差错或其它不希望出现的效应的元(器)件.
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The whole concept of offsets seems flawed to me.
来自SA
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This positive stance offsets a gloomier view of China.
来自WSJ
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They can be propagated perfectly well from offsets.
来自BBC