counterbalance

vt. 使平均, 使平衡, 使弥补 n. 平衡量, 平衡力, 势均力敌

发音

UK /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/
其它
US /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/

词形变化

counterbalances 复数 counterbalances counterbalanced counterbalances 三单 counterbalanceth counterbalancing counterbalancing 现在分词 counterbalanced 过去式 counterbalanced 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

  2. 2.

    A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.

    抗衡力

    比喻
v.
  1. 1.

    To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.

    相抵

    及物

    Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.

  2. 2.

    To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

    抵消

    比喻 及物

    Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each other.

    The defenders' knowledge of the terrain roughly counterbalances the attackers' superior equipment.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 8

balance equilibrium offset counterpoise counterweight equaliser equalizer equipoise

上位词 4

weight construction structure compensation

下位词 5

proportion symmetry conformation sash weight tare
动词

同义词 9

correct makeup oppose compensate neutralize counteract countervail even out even up

上位词 8

balance cancel contrast offset counterpoint set off equilibrate equilibrize

下位词 10

cover carry override compensate counterpoise counterpose counterweight delimit overcompensate subtend

词源

From counter- + balance.

来源：wiktionary