counterpoise

• 名词，指起平衡或抵消作用的力、重量或影响；也指平衡或均衡的状态。

A noun referring to a force, weight, or influence that balances or counteracts another; a state of equilibrium or balance.

1. Balancing weightC1formal

   A weight that balances another weight; a counterbalance.

   配重

   • The crane uses a counterpoise to lift heavy loads safely.
   • Engineers added a counterpoise to stabilize the structure.
   • The counterpoise ensures the system remains in equilibrium.

   同义词balancecounterbalancecounterweightequalizerequipoiseoffset

2. Balancing force or influenceC2formal

   Something that has an equal and opposite effect, creating balance or stability.

   平衡力

   • The new law acts as a counterpoise to the previous regulations.
   • Her calm demeanor served as a counterpoise to his anxiety.
   • In the debate, his arguments provided a counterpoise to her claims.

   同义词balancecounterbalancecounterweightequilibriumequipoiseoffset

• 指使某物与另一物平衡、抵消或起到对等制衡的作用。

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to counterbalance, offset, or act as an equal weight against something.

1. Balance or offsetC2formal

   To have an opposing effect that balances or neutralizes something.

   抵消

   • The new policy counterpoises the previous one's negative effects.
   • Her calm demeanor counterpoised his aggressive approach.
   • The benefits of the plan counterpoise the potential risks.

   同义词balancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffset