单词 | counterbalance |
释义 | counterbalance1 of 2noun coun·ter·bal·ance ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌba-lən(t)s ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈba- 1 : a weight that balances another 2 : a force or influence that offsets or checks an opposing force counterbalance 2 of 2verb coun·ter·bal·ance ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈba-lən(t)s ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌba- counterbalanced; counterbalancing; counterbalances transitive verb 1 : to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force 2 : to equip with counterbalances counterbalance 1 of 2 nounas in offset a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective charitable giving is usually a good counterbalance to the self-indulgent commercialism of the Christmas season Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
counterbalance 2 of 2verbas in to offset to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch Synonyms & Similar Words
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