offset /ˈɔfset/ I. vt. (offset, offsetting) 补偿，抵消：He has to offset his small salary by living economically. 他不得不以其节俭的生活来弥补微薄的收入。‖II. n. ［c］ 补偿，抵消：an offset to a fault 对缺点的弥补