balance of power

• 指各群体、国家或政治力量之间权力或影响力大致相当的状态，使任何一方都无法支配其他方。

A situation in which different groups, countries, or political forces have roughly equal power or influence, preventing any one from dominating the others.

1. Political equilibriumC1formal

   A situation in which no single nation or group is strong enough to dominate others, ensuring stability.

   权力平衡

   • The balance of power in Europe shifted after the war.
   • Diplomats work to maintain a global balance of power.
   • The treaty was designed to preserve the balance of power between the two empires.

2. Influence distributionB2formal

   The distribution of authority or influence among competing groups or individuals within an organization or system.

   权力平衡

   • The balance of power in the committee changed after the new members joined.
   • A healthy democracy requires a balance of power between branches of government.
   • The merger upset the balance of power in the industry.