balance

['bæləns]

n.平衡, 天平, 平静, 结余, 差额, 调和, 制衡
vt.权衡, 使平衡, 抵消, 称重量
vi.均衡, 建立平衡

n.

1. 平衡, 均衡[U][S]

I lost my balance and fell.

我身体失去平衡, 摔了一跤。

2. 协调, 和谐[U][S]

3. 平静, 镇定[U]

4. 天平, 秤[C]

In what way is a laboratory balance different from a balance found in a store?

实验室的天平与商店里的秤在什么方面有所不同?

5. 结存; 结余[C]

The balance on your account is US$5.

你的帐户上余额为五美金。

6. 平衡物; 抵消因素[C][(+to)]

7. 剩余部分[C]

8. 比较, 对比[U]

9. 决定权[U]

10. 大部分, 优势[the S]

vt.

1. 使平衡; 保持……的平衡

In order to balance their trade, they would have to buy less goods in the United States.

为了平衡贸易, 他们将不得不减少在美国购货。

2. 权衡, 比较[(+against)]

The judge balanced the contention of both parties.

法官权衡了双方的论点。

3. 使相称; 与……相称

4. 用天平称; 估量

5. 抵消; 补偿[(+off/out/up)]

Wage increase was balanced off by rising cost of living.

增加的工资被上升的生活费用抵消。

6. 结算; 使收支平衡

vi.

1. 得到平衡; 保持平衡

2. 相称

3. 被抵消[(+out)]

4. 收支平衡

词形变化

动词过去式: balanced | 动词过去分词: balanced | 动词现在分词: balancing | 动词第三人称单数: balances |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.使平衡; 权衡

equalize  weigh  stabilize  measure  steady

n.天平, 秤

scale  

同义参见:

equality  difference  correspondence  harmonize  harmony  negative  parallel  proportion  poise  counterbalance  compatibility  poise  equilibrium  remainder  remnant  compensation  rest  counteract  scale  square  stability  regulation  parallel  counterbalance  integrate  compensate  offset  residue  

反义:

vt.使平衡

unbalance  

英英释义

名词 balance:

a state of equilibrium

a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)- John Ruskin

同义词：proportion, proportionality

equality of distribution

同义词：equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance

something left after other parts have been taken away

同义词：remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest

the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

同义词：Libra

the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

同义词：Libra, Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

同义词：symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence

a weight that balances another weight

同义词：counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, equalizer, equaliser

a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

同义词：balance wheel

动词 balance:

bring into balance or equilibrium

同义词：equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise

compute credits and debits of an account

hold or carry in equilibrium

同义词：poise

be in equilibrium

短语词组

be/hang in the balance

1. 悬而未决

For a long time his fate was in the balance.

他的命运很久未能确定。

keep one's balance

1. 保持平衡

A little child has to learn to keep its balance before it can walk far.

小孩子在能走远之前先要学会保持平衡。

on balance

1. 总的来说

On balance, we have a good chance of winning the race.

总的来说, 我们很有希望赢得比赛。

补充

balancebalance英:[ˈbæləns] 美:[ˈbæləns]n.1.平衡, 均衡I found it hard to keep my balance on the icy path.我觉得在冰滑小道上走路要保持身体平衡是相当困难的。We try to strike a balance between justice and mercy.我们设法做到宽严并济, 恩威兼施。She temporarily lost her balance during the long months of solitude.在与外界隔绝的漫长岁月中, 她一度失去心态的平衡。2.天平, 秤Weigh that loaf of bread on the balance, please.把那块面包放在秤上称一称。3.结存, 结余, 余额My bank balance isn't very large.我银行存款不多。vt. & vi.1.(使)平衡, (使)均衡When you learn to ride a bicycle you must learn to balance.你学骑脚踏车时必须学会保持平衡。2.(使)相抵, (使)相等3.权衡, 比较

例句

1. The medicines you are taking could be affecting your balance.你在服用的药可能在影响你身体机能的平衡。 2. She was holding onto the rail to keep her balance.她手抓着栏杆保持平衡。 3. He lost his balance as his foot slipped on the ice.他脚在冰上打滑, 失去了平衡。 4. He swung around, almost losing his balance.他一转身, 差点失去平衡。 5. A gust of wind knocked him off balance.一阵狂风吹得他失去了平衡。 6. It upset the ecological balance of the forest.这破坏了森林的生态平衡。 7. ways to restore the balance of nature恢复自然界平衡的方法 8. There was no other way to ensure that people would get the right balance of foods.没有什么别的方法来保证人们饮食合理均衡。 9. Today, the balance of forces has clearly shifted.现在, 力量均势的格局显然发生了改变。 10. a shift in the balance of forces within the organization这个组织内部力量均衡状态的改变 11. Their marriage is a delicate balance between traditional and contemporary values.他们的婚姻是传统观念与当代价值观的微妙平衡。 12. The agreement acted as a balance within the government coalition between the various parties.这份协议在联合政府内部各党派之间起着平衡作用。 13. The course teaches women ways to restore balance, calm, and harmony.该课程教给女性恢复镇定、平静与和谐的方法。 14. On balance, he felt he could wait for another month.一番权衡之后, 他觉得他可以再等一个月。 15. It was definitely a bit of a struggle, but on balance, I think it was worth it.这肯定有点困难, 但是总的说来, 我觉得是值得的。 16. Parents have been convinced by doctors that, on balance, vaccination protects their child.家长们已经被医生说服了, 认为总的说来接种疫苗可以保护孩子。 17. The panel could not say, on a balance of probabilities, that the patient would have survived given appropriate therapy.依据或然性权衡的原则, 陪审团不能说患者如果得到了恰当的医治, 本来可以活下来。 18. My decision that reasonable grounds existed to believe he was complicit in war crimes, was reached on the balance of probabilities.有充分的理由去相信他是战争罪的同谋, 我的这一裁决是依据或然性权衡的原则作出的。 19. I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities it is appropriate for me to return a verdict of accidental death.我确信根据盖然性占优势的原则, 我宣告陪审团的意外死亡裁定是恰当的。 20. a powerful new gun which could tip the balance of the war in their favour可能会使战争胜利的天平摆向对他们这边的一种有威力的新式枪械 21. The fate of the project hangs in the balance.此项目的命运仍未可知。 22. Reviewing your bank account regularly allows you to check that your account is in balance.定期查看银行账户可以使你了解账户是否收支平衡。 23. I'd like to check the balance in my account.我想查看我账户的收支差额。 24. Include balance brought forward from the previous bill.把上一个账单的上期结转包括在内。 25. They will pay the balance on delivery.他们会在收到货物时给付余额。 26. how to bring calm and balance to your living spaces如何为你的居住空间带来宁静和谐 27. The gymnast performed a series of balances.这名体操运动员做了一系列平衡动作。 28. She was trying to behave as if his visit hadn't thrown her off balance.她在极力表现出他的来访并没有让她不知所措的样子。 29. People need to strike a balance between rights and responsibilities.人们需要在权利和责任之间取得平衡。 30. A waiter came by, balancing a tray of wineglasses.一个侍者稳稳地端着一托盘葡萄酒杯走过来。 31. He balanced a football on his head.他把一个足球顶在头上, 让它保持平衡不掉下来。 32. The state has to find a way to balance these two needs.该州需要找到一种办法使这两个需求得到同等重视。 33. He tried to balance his career with the demands of his marriage.他努力兼顾事业和婚姻的需求。 34. balance spicy dishes with mild ones.把辛辣的菜和清淡的菜搭配起来。 35. You have to balance the pros and cons here. Neither option is perfect.对此你得权衡利弊, 两种选择都不完美。 36. The Chancellor has to balance economic realism against political expediency.总理必须对经济现实性和政治合宜性进行权衡。 37. The NHS has to find a way of balancing everyday expenses against lifesaving drugs and other medical expenses.国民医疗服务必须找到一种方法来权衡日常开支与救生药物及其他医疗开支。 38. A touch of sugar balances the crisp acidity of this wine.少量的糖可以淡化这种葡萄酒杀口的酸味。 39. He balanced his budget by rigid control over public expenditure.他通过严格控制公共开支平衡了预算。 40. He taught us to balance the books.他教我们结平账目。 41. If you can't find the right colour, this makes trying to balance a painting complicated.如果找不到合适的颜色, 想要使油画产生和谐的视觉效果就困难了。 42. We can balance the equation by multiplying the different atoms and molecules.我们可以通过增加不同原子和分子的个数来配平等式。 43. He balanced on the edge of the chair.他用椅子的边沿支撑整个身体的重量, 使自己保持平衡不掉下来。 44. In the small kitchen sink two saucepans balanced on top of a pile of dirty plates.在厨房的小洗碗池里, 一堆脏盘子上摞着两个深平底锅。 45. Try to balance on one leg.试试单腿站立保持平衡。 46. Supply and demand on the currency market will generally balance.货币市场上的供需总的来说会是对等的。 47. I balanced the meat that I just bought.我掂量了一下我刚买的肉。 48. to balance a ball on one's head使一只皮球在头顶保持平衡而不落下 49. to balance oneself on stilts在高跷上保持平衡 50. Demand and supply can be balanced.供求关系可加以协调。 51. The hall on one side of the building was balanced by the club on the other side.大楼一边的大厅正好与另一边的俱乐部相对称。 52. We are always happy when cash on hand balances expected expenses.当手头的现金足够支付预期中的一切费用时，我们总觉得愉快。 53. One side of an equation must balance the other.方程式的一边必须和另一边相等。 54. We balanced all the probabilities of the situation.我们对形势的各种可能性加以比较与斟酌。 55. I balanced the benefits against the costs of medical insurance.我权衡了医疗保险的好处和它的花费。 56. The good balances the bad.好坏两相抵消。 57. The advantages of having a TV set and the money it costs balance each other out.拥有一台电视机的优越性与购买它所需的钱财相互抵消。 58. The firm balances its accounts every month.公司每月结账。 59. Can you balance on one foot?你能独脚站着保持平衡吗? 60. Do these scales balance?天平两边的秤盘平衡吗? 61. The two countries balance in power.这两个国家势均力敌。 62. The account doesn't balance.账上的收支不平衡。 63. Income and expenditures exactly balance.收支恰好相抵。 64. She would balance and temporize endlessly before reaching a decision.她在做出决定前会不断地犹豫观望和见风使舵。 65. The debits and credits should theoretically balance out within a month.从理论上讲一个月内借方的总额与贷方的总额应当相等。 66. slipping in the mud but keeping their balance.在泥浆里打滑但保持了平衡。 67. she lost her balance and fell.她失去平衡摔倒了。 68. the way to some kind of peace and personal balance.获得平静和自身镇定的途径。 69. the obligations of political balance in broadcasting.广播中保持政治平衡的义务。 70. [in sing.]try to keep a balance between work and relaxation.努力保持劳逸平衡。 71. the balance of the voices is good.各种声音的协调很好。 72. the balance of opinion was that work was more important than leisure.意见的重心就是工作比休闲重要。 73. he accumulated a healthy balance with the savings bank.他在储蓄银行积累了相当的结余。 74. the holiday balance must be paid by 8 weeks before departure.度假应付费用的差额必须在离开前8周付清。 75. a mug that she balanced on her knee.一只她稳稳地放在膝盖上的大杯子。 76. Richard balanced on the ball of one foot.理查德用一只脚的大脚趾球保持站立平衡。 77. the cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits.获取这种信息的费用需与其利益相抵偿。 78. he balanced his radical remarks with more familiar declarations.他用更多亲切随和的表白来抵消自己的激进言论。 79. balancing work and family life.协调工作和家庭生活。 80. the law requires the council to balance its books each year.法律要求委员会平衡每年的账目。 81. his survival hung in the balance for days.几天来他的生存处于危急状态。 82. on balance, he was pleased with how things had gone.总的来说，他对事情的进展很满意。 83. The course provides a good balance between academic and practical work.这门课程注重学术和实践均衡发展。 84. Following poor results, the company's future hangs in the balance.那家公司业绩不好，前途未卜。 85. A strong gust of wind caught me off balance and I nearly fell over.一阵强风吹得我站不稳，差一点儿跌倒。 86. On balance, I've had a pretty good year.总的来说，我这一年的光景不错。 87. I had to balance on the top step of the ladder to paint the ceiling.我必须在梯子顶上站稳来漆天花板。 88. Carefully, she balanced a glass on top of the pile of plates.她小心地将一个玻璃杯稳放在一迭盘子上。 89. I must have made a mistake -- the accounts don't balance.我一定是算错了，账上收支不平衡。 90. She is always very careful to balance her weekly budget.她总是很小心地保持每星期收支平衡。 91. The loss in the first half of the year was balanced out by the profit in the second half.上半年的亏损由下半年的盈利抵消。 92. In planning the new road, we have to balance the benefit to motorists against the damage to the environment.计划建造新路的时候，我们必须权衡驾驶者的利益和对环境的破坏。 93. He held on to the rail for balance. = He held on to the rail to keep/maintain his balance.他抓住扶手以保持身体平衡。 94. She had trouble keeping her balance as the boat rocked back and forth.小船来回摇晃，她很难保持平衡。 95. The skater suddenly lost his balance and fell.滑冰者突然失去平衡，摔倒了。 96. Another skater bumped into him and knocked/threw him off balance.另一个滑冰者撞到他身上，使他失去了平衡。 97. He was surprised and thrown off balance by her strong personality.她的个性之强令他诧异，不知如何应对。 98. The sudden change in the schedule knocked me off balance.日程突然改变让我不知所措。 99. The author keeps her readers off balance by always changing the subject.这个作者总在变换她的话题，把读者弄得云里雾里。 100. Gymnasts need flexibility and balance.体操运动员要具有柔韧性和平衡能力。 101. She has a good sense of balance.她的平衡感很不错。 102. "To provide balance in her news story, she interviewed members of both political parties."为使新闻报道不偏不倚，她对两个政党的成员都进行了采访。 103. Temperature changes could upset the delicate balance of life in the forest.气温变化可能会打乱森林脆弱的生态平衡。 104. To lose weight you need the proper/right balance of diet and exercise.你想减肥就需要注意饮食和运动的合理平衡。 105. The food had a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.这种食品很好地融合了甜和辣两种味道。 106. He needs to achieve/create/strike a better balance between his work life and his family life. [=he needs to spend less time at work and more time with his family]他需要更好地平衡他的事业和家庭生活。 107. He's trying to keep his work life and his family life in balance. = He's trying to keep his work life in balance with his family life. [=he's trying to give a proper of amount of time and attention to both his work life and his family life]他正在努力使他的事业和家庭生活保持平衡。 108. It's important to keep your life in balance.保持你的生活平衡很重要。 109. His work life and his family life are out of balance. = His work life is out of balance with his family life.他的事业和他的家庭生活失衡了。 110. "If these ingredients are out of balance [=not used in good or correct amounts], the dish will not taste good."如果这些调料的用量掌握不当，菜的味道就不会好。 111. The death of his wife threw/sent his life out of balance.妻子的去世使他的生活失去了平衡。 112. He has a comfortable/healthy/hefty bank balance. [=he has plenty of money in the bank]他有很多银行存款。 113. "You must maintain a minimum balance of $1,000 [=you must keep at least $1,000] in your bank account."你的银行账户至少要有1000美元的余额。 114. What are the unpaid balances on your credit cards?你的信用卡有多少应付欠款？ 115. "The bill was $500 and we've received $400, so the balance (of the bill) is $100."账单是500美元，我们已收400美元，因此还差100美元。 116. "We planned to stay there for the balance [=the rest, the remainder] of the summer."我们打算在那儿度过余夏。 117. "Although the beginning is funny, the balance of the book is very serious."这本书的开头部分很有趣，但后面的内容很严肃。 118. Our future hangs in the balance as we await their decision. [=our future depends on their decision; their decision will control our future]我们的未来尚不可知，取决于他们的决定。 119. "With his job in the balance, he went to ask his boss for a raise."尽管有可能导致饭碗不保，他还是去找了老板要求加薪 120. The meeting went well on balance.会议总的说来进展不错 121. "Although our lives are difficult now, I believe that on balance we are becoming stronger people."尽管现在我们的生活很艰难，但我认为总的说来我们的民族正在变得更加强大。 122. The waiters balanced the food on large trays.服务生把食物均匀地放在大托盘上。 123. She learned to walk while balancing a book on her head.她学习把一本书平放在头顶上走路。 124. Can you balance a spoon on your nose?你能把一个勺子平放在你的鼻子上吗？ 125. I find it difficult to balance on one foot.我发现单脚站立很难保持平衡。 126. He had trouble balancing on his skis.他在滑雪板上很难保持平衡。 127. He helped his daughter balance on her bicycle before she started peddling.他在女儿开始蹬脚蹬之前，帮她在自行车上保持平衡。 128. The legislature is still trying to balance the state's budget.立法机构仍在努力使该州预算保持平衡。 129. a balanced budget平衡的预算 130. He balances his checkbook every month.他每月都结算他的支票簿。 131. The company hasn't done a good job balancing the books. [=keeping a record of the money it spends and earns]这家公司没能结平账目。 132. Something's wrong: the books don't balance.出问题了：账目没有结平。 133. She's able to balance her career with her family life. = She balances work and family.她能够做到事业与家庭兼顾。 134. The group is balanced between new and old members. [=the group had an equal number of new and old members]这组新老成员的人数相等。 135. Serve black coffee to help balance the sweetness of the dessert.来杯不加奶的咖啡解解甜点的腻。 136. "His quickness will balance [=compensate for, make up for] the other fighter's greater strength."他的敏捷将使他可以与力量更大的对手相抗衡。 137. The movie's serious subject matter is balanced [=offset] with humor.这部电影的幽默掩盖了其严肃的主题。 138. His sadness was balanced by memories of happier days.回忆昔日的快乐时光冲淡了他的忧伤。 139. Their fears must be balanced [=weighed] against the need for change.必须将他们的畏惧心理与改变的必要性进行权衡。 140. A national government must balance [=compare] the needs of individuals with/against the needs of the entire country.一国政府必须权衡个人需求和整个国家的需求。 141. They'll have to balance the risks with the rewards. [=they'll have to decide if the possible good results are worth the possible bad results]他们必须要权衡一下风险和回报 142. Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.来杯不加奶的咖啡解解甜点的腻。 143. "His quickness will balance out [=compensate for, make up for] the other fighter's greater strength."他的敏捷将使他可以与力量更大的对手相抗衡。 144. The discount balances out the shipping charge. = The discount and the shipping charge balance each other out. [=the shipping charge and the discount together equal zero]折扣与运费相抵。 145. The good times and the bad times balanced out [=evened out] in the end.顺境与逆境最终相抵。