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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   balance

   • IPA[ˈbaləns]

   美式

   • n.
     an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady；the ability of a boat to stay on course without adjustment of the rudder.
   • v.
     keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall；remain in a steady position without falling

   • verb: balance, 3rd person present: balances, gerund or present participle: balancing, past tense: balanced, past participle: balanced

   • noun: balance, plural noun: balances

2. • 釋義
   • 相關詞
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady she lost her balance before falling slipping in the mud but keeping their balance 同義詞 stability, equilibrium, steadiness, footing反義詞 instability
   • ▪ the ability of a boat to stay on course without adjustment of the rudder.
   • 2. a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions try to keep a balance between work and relaxation overseas investments can add balance to an investment portfolio 同義詞 fairness, justice, impartiality, egalitarianism, equal opportunity, ... 更多parity, equity, equilibrium, evenness, symmetry, equipoise, correspondence, uniformity, equality, equivalence, similarity, levelness, parallelism, comparability反義詞 imbalance
   • ▪ stability of one's mind or feelings the way to some kind of peace and personal balance 同義詞 composure, assurance, self-assurance, self-control, calmness, ... 更多coolness, cool head, ease, tranquility, serenity, imperturbability, impassivity, equanimity, nonchalance, confidence, self-confidence, self-possession, sureness, poise, dignity, aplomb, presence of mind, nerve, sangfroid, countenance, collectedness, suaveness, urbanity, elegance, informalcool, unflappability反義詞 nervousness
   • ▪ the relative volume of various sources of sound the balance of the voices is good
   • ▪ harmony of design and proportion.
   • 3. an apparatus for weighing, especially one with a central pivot, beam, and a pair of scales. 同義詞 scale(s), weighing machine, weighbridge
   • ▪ the zodiacal sign or constellation Libra.
   • 4. a counteracting weight or force. 同義詞 counterbalance, equipoise, counterweight, stabilizer, compensation, ... 更多recompense, ballast, makeweight, archaiccountercheck
   • ▪ the regulating device in a mechanical clock or watch.
   • 5. a predominating weight or amount; the majority the balance of opinion was that work was more important than leisure
   • 6. a figure representing the difference between credits and debits in an account; the amount of money held in an account he accumulated a healthy balance with the savings bank
   • ▪ the difference between an amount due and an amount paid unpaid credit-card balances 同義詞 remainder, outstanding amount, rest, residue, difference, ... 更多remaining part/number/quantity
   • ▪ an amount left over.

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall a mug that she balanced on her knee 同義詞 steady, stabilize, poise, level, prop, ... 更多position
   • ▪ remain in a steady position without falling Richard balanced on the ball of one foot
   • 2. offset or compare the value of (one thing) with another the cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits 同義詞 weigh, weigh up, compare, evaluate, consider, ... 更多assess, appraise, estimate
   • ▪ counteract, equal, or neutralize the weight or importance of he balanced his radical remarks with more familiar declarations 同義詞 counterbalance, balance out, cancel, cancel out, offset, ... 更多even out/up, counteract, counterpoise, countervail, equalize, neutralize, nullify, compensate for, make up for, rareequilibrize
   • ▪ establish equal or appropriate proportions of elements in they are struggling to balance work and family life
   • 3. compare debits and credits in (an account), typically to ensure that they are equal the law requires the council to balance its books each year
   • ▪ (of an account) have credits and debits equal a surplus on the capital account to make the account balance 同義詞 correspond, agree, tally, match up, concur, ... 更多coincide, be in agreement, be consistent, equate, be equal, harmonize, be in harmony, be compatible, be consonant, be congruous, be in tune, dovetail, correlate, informalsquare, jibe

   balanced

   • adj.
     keeping or showing a balance; arranged in good proportions: she assembled a balanced team

   Oxford American Dictionary

   balanced

   • adj.
     keeping or showing a balance; in good proportions: she assembled a balanced team

   Oxford Dictionary

   opening balance

   • n.
     the amount of money in a bank account when it is opened: there is a $25 minimum opening balance

   Oxford Dictionary

   balance beam

   • n.
     a narrow horizontal bar raised off the floor, on which a gymnast balances while performing ...

   Oxford American Dictionary

   opening balance

   • n.
     the amount of money in a bank account when it is opened: there is a $25 minimum opening balance

   Oxford American Dictionary

   balance bike

   • n.
     a type of learner's bicycle that has no pedals but is instead propelled by the rider ... let your child stride along aboard the balance bike

   Oxford Dictionary

   balance tab

   • n.
     a tab on a control surface of an aircraft which reduces the amount of force needed to move the ...

   Oxford Dictionary

   on balance

   • ph.
     when all factors are taken into consideration

   Oxford Dictionary

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   片語

   • balance of payments
   • balance of power
   • balance of trade
   • in the balance
   • on balance
   • strike a balance
   • tip the balance
3. • 更多解釋

   balance

   • IPA[ˈbaləns]

   英式

   • n.
     an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady: she lost her balance and fell
   • v.
     put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall: a mug that she balanced on her knee

   Oxford Dictionary