The total weight of a ship and its cargo.
The ship's deadweight was exceeded due to the heavy cargo.
由于重型货物,船的净载重量被超过了。
A person or thing that doesn't help and only causes problems.
He was considered deadweight in the team and was eventually asked to leave.
他被认为在团队中是无用的负担,最终被要求离开。
The weight that a structure must support.
The bridge's design had to account for the deadweight of the structure to ensure stability.
桥梁的设计必须考虑结构的自重,以确保稳定性。