well-balanced
UK/'wel'bælənst/US/wel'bælәnst/
Definitions
adj.
Having all parts in good proportion; properly varied and complete.
均衡的，比例得当的（如饮食、论点）
adj.
(of a person) emotionally stable, sensible and level-headed.
（人）心理健全的，通情达理、沉稳的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwell-root
+
balancedroot
=well-balanced
well- (thoroughly, properly) + balanced = balanced in a full, good way. Of things, every part gets its proper weight (a well-balanced meal has all the food groups); of people, the scale of temperament sits steady — emotionally stable and sensible.
Common Collocations
- 1.well-balanced diet均衡的饮食
- 2.well-balanced meal营养均衡的一餐
- 3.well-balanced person心理健全的人
- 4.well-balanced argument均衡的论点
Example Sentences
- 1.
A well-balanced diet includes plenty of fruit and vegetables.
- 2.
She struck me as a calm, well-balanced young woman.
- 3.
The essay was clear and well-balanced, covering both sides fairly.