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1. Oxford Dictionary

   balance

   • IPA[ˈbaləns]

   英式

   • n.
     an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady；the ability of a boat to stay on course without adjustment of the rudder.
   • v.
     put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall；remain in a steady position without falling

   • verb: balance, 3rd person present: balances, gerund or present participle: balancing, past tense: balanced, past participle: balanced

   • noun: balance, plural noun: balances

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady she lost her balance and fell 同義詞 stability, equilibrium, steadiness, footing反義詞 instability
   • ▪ the ability of a boat to stay on course without adjustment of the rudder.
   • 2. a situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions the obligations of political balance in broadcasting try to keep a balance between work and relaxation 同義詞 fairness, justice, impartiality, egalitarianism, equal opportunity, ... 更多parity, equity, equilibrium, evenness, symmetry, equipoise, correspondence, uniformity, equality, equivalence, similarity, levelness, parallelism, comparability反義詞 imbalance
   • ▪ mental or emotional stability the way to some kind of peace and personal balance 同義詞 composure, assurance, self-assurance, self-control, calmness, ... 更多coolness, cool head, ease, tranquillity, serenity, imperturbability, impassivity, equanimity, nonchalance, confidence, self-confidence, self-possession, sureness, poise, dignity, aplomb, presence of mind, nerve, sangfroid, countenance, collectedness, suaveness, urbanity, elegance, informalcool, unflappability反義詞 nervousness
   • ▪ the relative volume of various sources of sound the balance of the voices is good
   • ▪ harmony of design and proportion.
   • 3. an apparatus for weighing, especially one with a central pivot, beam, and two scales. 同義詞 scale(s), weighing machine, weighbridge
   • ▪ the zodiacal sign or constellation Libra.
   • 4. a counteracting weight or force. 同義詞 counterbalance, equipoise, counterweight, stabilizer, compensation, ... 更多recompense, ballast, makeweight, archaiccountercheck
   • ▪ the regulating device in a clock or watch.
   • 5. a predominating amount; a preponderance the balance of opinion was that work was more important than leisure
   • 6. a figure representing the difference between credits and debits in an account; the amount of money held in an account he accumulated a healthy balance with the savings bank
   • ▪ the difference between an amount due and an amount paid the holiday balance must be paid by 8 weeks before departure 同義詞 remainder, outstanding amount, rest, residue, difference, ... 更多remaining part/number/quantity
   • ▪ an amount left over.

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall a mug that she balanced on her knee 同義詞 steady, stabilize, poise, level, prop, ... 更多position
   • ▪ remain in a steady position without falling Richard balanced on the ball of one foot
   • 2. offset or compare the value of (one thing) with another the cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits 同義詞 weigh, weigh up, compare, evaluate, consider, ... 更多assess, appraise, estimate
   • ▪ counteract or equal the effect or importance of he balanced his radical remarks with more familiar declarations 同義詞 counterbalance, balance out, cancel, cancel out, offset, ... 更多even out/up, counteract, counterpoise, countervail, equalize, neutralize, nullify, compensate for, make up for, rareequilibrize
   • ▪ establish equal or appropriate proportions of elements in they are struggling to balance work and family life
   • 3. compare debits and credits in (an account) so as to ensure that they are equal the law requires the council to balance its books each year
   • ▪ (of an account) have credits and debits equal a surplus on the capital account to make the account balance 同義詞 correspond, agree, tally, match up, concur, ... 更多coincide, be in agreement, be consistent, equate, be equal, harmonize, be in harmony, be compatible, be consonant, be congruous, be in tune, dovetail, correlate, informalsquare, jibe

   片語

   • balance of payments
   • balance of power
   • balance of trade
   • in the balance
   • on balance
   • strike a balance
   • tip the balance