counterweight

n. 平衡物, 平衡力, 秤锤 [机] 配重

词形变化

counterweights 复数 counterweights counterweighted counterweighting counterweights 三单 counterweighting 现在分词 counterweighted 过去式 counterweighted 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

    配重

  2. 2.

    A counterbalance.

    比喻
v.
  1. 1.

    To fit with a counterweight.

    及物

词汇关系

名词

同义词 5

balance counterbalance counterpoise equaliser equalizer

上位词 1

weight

下位词 2

sash weight tare
动词

同义词 2

counterpoise counterpose

上位词 2

oppose counterbalance

词源

From counter- + weight.

来源：wiktionary