/ˈɒfset; US ˈɔ:f- ||; ɔfˈsɛt/verb [T] (offsetting;past tense past participle offset) to make the effect of sth less strong or noticeable 减少，抵消（影响）；补偿: The disadvantages of the scheme are more than offset by the advantages. 该计划虽有缺点，但优点更多。