Counterbalance



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 起平衡作用
• ［英］ v. 起平衡作用 ( to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force)
• ［记］ counter ( 反对, 相反) +balance ( 平衡) -> 两边一样 -> 达到平衡

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Date: circa 1611
• 1. a weight that balances another
• 2. a force or influence that offsets or checks an opposing force

II. transitive verb

• Date: circa 1611
• 1. to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force
• 2. to equip with counterbalances

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