counterbalance

• 指用于平衡、抵消或补偿另一重量、力量或影响的事物，也可指起中和或对抗相反作用的东西。

A noun referring to a weight or force that balances or offsets another, or something that serves to neutralize or counteract an opposing influence.

1. Physical weightB2formal

   A weight that balances another weight, used in machines or structures.

   配重

   • The crane uses a counterbalance to lift heavy loads.
   • Engineers added a counterbalance to stabilize the bridge.
   • The elevator's counterbalance ensures smooth operation.

   同义词balancecounterpoisecounterweight

2. Opposing force or influenceC1formal

   Something that has an equal and opposite effect, neutralizing or offsetting something else.

   制衡

   • The new policy acts as a counterbalance to the previous one.
   • Her calm nature is a perfect counterbalance to his impulsiveness.
   • The government introduced taxes as a counterbalance to inflation.

   同义词balancecheckcompensationcounterpoisecountervailcounterweightoffset

• 动词，指通过施加相反的作用或影响来抵消、补偿或中和某事物的效果，使其达到平衡。

A verb used to indicate the act of offsetting or neutralizing the effect of something by exerting an opposing force or influence.

1. Offset or neutralizeC1formal

   To have an equal and opposite effect to something, thereby balancing it.

   抵消

   • The new tax cuts counterbalance the increase in spending.
   • Her calm demeanor counterbalances his impulsive nature.
   • The weight on the other side counterbalances the load.

   同义词balancecompensatecounteractcounterpoisecountervailneutralizeoffsetredress

2. Compensate forC1formal

   To act as a counterweight or compensation for something.

   抵消

   • The benefits of the plan counterbalance the risks involved.
   • His experience counterbalances his lack of formal education.
   • The company's strong brand counterbalances its high prices.

   同义词balancecompensatecounteractcountervailneutralizeoffset