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单词 equipoise
释义 eq·ui·poise
I. \ˈekwəˌpȯiz, ˈēk-\ noun
Etymology: equi- + poise
1. : a state of equilibrium or balance
 < weights in equipoise >
 < an equipoise of social classes >
 < the adventure … upset the equipoise of his sensitive nature — James Joyce >
2. : counterbalance
 < the aristocracy served as an equipoise to the clergy >
Synonyms: see balance
II. transitive verb
1. : to serve as an equipoise to
 < an opposition that nearly equipoised the party in power >
2. : to put or hold in equipoise
 < an effort to equipoise the opposing interests of the two groups >
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