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balances

UK //ˈbæl.əns.ɪz//US //ˈbæl.əns.ɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'bilanx',意为 '有两边的秤',后经古法语 'balance' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指多个平衡状态或平衡关系,常用于描述不同力量、数量或因素之间的均衡。

“The ecosystem depends on the delicate balances between predators and prey.”

(生态系统依赖于捕食者和猎物之间的微妙平衡。)

“She struggles to maintain the balances between work and family life.”

(她努力维持工作和家庭生活之间的平衡。)

同义词:equilibrium, stability, harmony

verb

❶ 使某物保持平衡或均衡,常用于描述调整或维持某种状态的动作。

“He balances the books every month to ensure accuracy.”

(他每月核对账目以确保准确性。)

“She balances a cup on her head as part of the performance.”

(她将杯子顶在头上作为表演的一部分。)

同义词:stabilize, equalize, adjust

常见短语

strike a balance — 在两个或多个对立的事物之间找到折中或均衡点。

“It's important to strike a balance between saving money and enjoying life.”

(在存钱和享受生活之间找到平衡很重要。)

on balance — 综合考虑所有因素后得出的结论或判断。

“On balance, the benefits of the new policy outweigh the drawbacks.”

(总的来说,新政策的利大于弊。)