counterbalance
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌbæl.əns/
UK /ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/
名詞
配重, 平衡力
a weight or force that balances another weight or force
範例:
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The crane uses a heavy counterbalance to prevent it from tipping over.
起重機使用重型配重以防止其傾倒。
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Her calm demeanor served as a counterbalance to his fiery temper.
她冷靜的舉止平衡了他火爆的脾氣。
動詞
抵消, 平衡
to offset or neutralize with an opposing force or influence
範例:
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The benefits of the new policy counterbalance its potential drawbacks.
新政策的優點抵消了其潛在的缺點。
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He tried to counterbalance his lack of experience with enthusiasm.
他試圖用熱情來彌補經驗不足。