khanhhung2512
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According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English,
offset (v.): 1 if the cost or amount of something offsets another cost or amount, the two things have an opposite effect so that the situation remains the same
2 to make something look better by being close to it and different: His blonde hair offset a deep tan.
I think I don't fully understand the second sense. Could anyone explain the second sense and the accompanying illustrating sentence further please?
Much appreciated. Thank all of you very much.
offset (v.): 1 if the cost or amount of something offsets another cost or amount, the two things have an opposite effect so that the situation remains the same
2 to make something look better by being close to it and different: His blonde hair offset a deep tan.
I think I don't fully understand the second sense. Could anyone explain the second sense and the accompanying illustrating sentence further please?
Much appreciated. Thank all of you very much.