balance
/ˈbæləns/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2644 in the learning path
平衡；均衡
Definitions
n. A steady position or a suitable mixture of different things
平衡；均衡
v. To keep something steady or give competing needs suitable attention
保持平衡；兼顾
n. The money remaining in an account or still owed
账户余额；结欠款
Example
She lost her balance while stepping off the bus.
她下公交车时失去了平衡。
Governments must balance the demand for affordable housing with the need to protect green spaces.
政府必须兼顾人们对可负担住房的需求和保护绿地的需要。
Collocations
- keep your balance
- strike a balance
- work-life balance
- bank balance
Word family
- balanced (adj.)
- unbalanced (adj.)
- imbalance (n.)
Synonyms
- equilibrium
Antonyms
- imbalance
Usage tip
兼顾两者用balance A with B；均衡饮食用balanced。
FAQ
- What does balance mean?
- A steady position or a suitable mixture of different things To keep something steady or give competing needs suitable attention The money remaining in an account or still owed
- How is balance pronounced?
- UK /ˈbæləns/, US /ˈbæləns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
