balance

/ˈbæləns/ n. / v.
标准词条 CET-4IELTS
一句话记住

平衡；均衡；使平衡；权衡

释义与例句

n. 平衡；均衡
a steady state in which weights, forces or different parts are evenly matched
  1. She stood on one foot and struggled to keep her balance.
    她单脚站立，努力保持平衡。
  2. A healthy diet depends on a good balance of nutrients.
    健康的饮食取决于各种营养素的良好均衡。
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  1. The new policy aims to restore the balance between development and conservation.
    新政策旨在恢复发展与保护之间的平衡。
v. 使平衡；权衡
to keep something steady or to give the right amount of importance to different things
  1. He balanced the tray carefully on one hand.
    他小心地用一只手托稳托盘。
  2. Parents often have to balance work with family responsibilities.
    父母常常必须兼顾工作与家庭责任。
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  1. The committee must balance the benefits against the possible risks.
    委员会必须权衡益处与潜在风险。

词源与构词

源自古法语 balance，再追溯至晚期拉丁语 bilanx，原指“有两个秤盘的天平”。

记忆钩子 想象天平两端重量相等：keep one's balance 是“保持平衡”，balance A against B 是“权衡 A 与 B”。

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
  • balanced 平衡的；公正的
    balance 加 -ed 构成形容词，如 a balanced view（全面的看法）。
  • imbalance 失衡
    im- 表示否定，指各部分之间失去平衡。
同义词
  • stability 稳定
    stability 强调不易改变或倾倒的稳定状态；balance 强调各方重量、力量或比例协调。
    The wide base gives the lamp stability. 宽大的底座使这盏灯很稳固。
反义词
  • imbalance 失衡
    An imbalance in supply and demand can push prices up. 供需失衡可能推高价格。
常见搭配
  • keep one's balance 保持平衡
    The dancer kept her balance on the narrow beam. 舞者在一根窄平衡木上保持了平衡。
  • balance work and life 平衡工作与生活
    Flexible hours help employees balance work and life. 弹性工时帮助员工平衡工作与生活。