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counterbalance

🇬🇧 UK/'kaʊntə,bæl(ə)ns/🇺🇸 US/'kauntә.bælәns/
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To offset or balance an opposing weight, force, or influence.

抵消,平衡(相反的力量或影响)

n.

A weight or force that balances or offsets an opposing one.

平衡力,抗衡力;平衡物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
counteragainst, in return
+
balbar, barrier, stick
+
ancestate, quality
=counterbalance

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The heavy weight on one side was counterbalanced by additional weights.

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