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1. Oxford Dictionary

   counterpoise

   • IPA[ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz]

   英式

   • n.
     a factor or force that balances or neutralizes another；a counterbalancing weight.
   • v.
     have an opposing and balancing effect on；bring into contrast

   • verb: counterpoise, 3rd person present: counterpoises, gerund or present participle: counterpoising, past tense: counterpoised, past participle: counterpoised

   • noun: counterpoise, plural noun: counterpoises

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a factor or force that balances or neutralizes another the organization sees the power of Brussels as a counterpoise to that of London
   • ▪ a counterbalancing weight.
   • ▪ a state of equilibrium the building stands in counterpoise to a Roman temple

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. have an opposing and balancing effect on they make a delightful couple, his gentle intellectuality counterpoised by her firm practicality
   • ▪ bring into contrast the stories counterpoise a young recruit with an old-timer