counterweight

• 用于平衡另一重量的重物，常见于机械系统或起重装置中。也指起平衡或抵消作用的事物。

A weight used to balance another weight, often in mechanical systems or lifting devices.

1. Balancing weightB2formal

   A weight used to balance another weight, often in mechanical systems or structures.

   配重

   • The elevator uses a counterweight to move smoothly.
   • Engineers added a counterweight to stabilize the crane.
   • The bridge's design includes a counterweight for balance.

   同义词balancecounterbalancecounterpoiseequipoise

• 作为平衡物或对抗力量起作用，常用于技术或比喻意义。

A verb meaning to act as a counterbalance or opposing force to something, often used in technical or figurative contexts.

1. CounterbalanceC1formal

   To act as a weight or force that balances or offsets another weight or force.

   使平衡

   • The heavy steel beam counterweights the crane's load.
   • His calm demeanor counterweights her impulsive nature.
   • The new policy counterweights the previous one's negative effects.

   同义词balancecompensatecounteractcounterbalancecounterpoiseequilibrateneutralizeoffset