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bal.ance EQUALITY5bAl7[ntsn [U]a state where things are of equal weight or force; EQUILIBRIUM平衡The toddler wobbled and lost his balance (= started to fall sideways) and fell off the low wall.在矮墙上蹒跚行走的小孩晃了一晃，失去平衡摔了下来。She had to hold onto the railings to keep her balance (= to stop herself from falling).她不得不抓紧栏杆以免失去平衡摔倒。New tax measures are designed to redress the balance (= make the situation more equal) between rich and poor.新税收政策是为了调整贫富均衡而制定的。We must strike a balance between reckless spending and penny-pinching (= try to have something between these two things).我们必须在挥霍和吝啬之间找到平衡点。This development may upset the delicate balance between the two countries.这一发展将破坏两国间的微妙平衡。The eradication of one tiny species can seriously affect the natural balance (= the state where everything works together).一种微小物种的灭绝也会严重影响生态平衡。I think, on balance (= having considered all the facts), I did treat you unfairly.我觉得总的来说我确实对你不公平。Her sudden friendliness threw him off balance (= made him surprised and confused).她突然的友好态度使他感到困惑。Both countries have a vested interest in maintaining the balance of power (= a position where both sides have equal power).两个国家都能从维持力量均衡中获得既得利益。When the election is over, this will be the party holding the balance of power (= able to give its support to one or other side, and so deciding who will win).选举结束后，这个党派的态度将决定最终胜负。The balance on a piece of electronic equipment for playing music is the particular mixture of different sounds or the device which controls this.（电子乐器的）平衡器The drums were too strong, so we adjusted the balance.因为鼓声太响, 我们调整了平衡器。A country's balance of payments or balance of trade is the difference between the money from EXPORTS (= goods and services sold to other countries) and the cost of IMPORTS (= goods and services bought from other countries).一国的进出口贸易差额The balance of payments crisis led to the president's downfall.国际收支危机导致总统下台。
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