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ballast

🇬🇧 UK/'bælәst/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Heavy material placed in a ship or balloon for stability; gravel used as a bed for roads or railways

压舱物；道碴，碎石

v.

To stabilize a ship or vehicle with ballast; to weigh down

用压舱物稳定；加重

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
ballastother
=ballast

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ballast inside the submarine ensured stability during deep ocean navigation.

  • 2.

    Heavy ballast kept the hot air balloon level and properly balanced.

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