counterpoise

vt. 均衡, 平衡, 使平衡 n. 衡重体, 秤锤, 平衡

发音

其它 /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪz/

词形变化

counterpoises 复数 counterpoises counterpoised counterpoises 三单 counterpoiseth counterpoising counterpoising 现在分词 counterpoised 过去式 counterpoised 过去分词

别名

counterpeize

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.

  2. 2.

    An effect of equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force or influence

  3. 3.

    The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium

v.
  1. 1.

    To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.

  2. 2.

    To act against with equal power; to balance.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 5

balance counterbalance counterweight equaliser equalizer

上位词 1

weight

下位词 2

sash weight tare
动词

同义词 2

counterpose counterweight

上位词 2

oppose counterbalance

词源

From Old French contrepois, contrepeser, later assimilated to poise.

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