coun·ter·poise /ˈkaʊntəpɔɪz/ n. | vt. I n. 1. 衡重体，配重体，平衡锤，砝码 2. 平衡力，抗衡力；抵消力；中和作用 His robust strength was a counterpoise to the disease. 他身强力壮，抵抗得了那疾病。 3. 〈古〉均衡，平衡(状态) be in counterpoise 处于平衡状态 4. 【电】地网；接地线 II vt. 1. 对…起平衡作用，使平衡，使均衡；抵消；补偿 2. 〈古〉斟酌，仔细考虑，盘算