/ˈbæləst/ n.1.(for boat, for hot air balloon)压舱物;压载物
Historically, stone was used by sailors in the 1800s for ship ballast.在历史上, 石头在19世纪被水手用作船只的压舱物。
2.【铁路】道砟;道碴
3.【建】(aggregate)(混凝土粗集料)石碴
4.(provider of stability)镇重物;配重块;稳定物
There was no extra ballast on the tractor.拖拉机上没有额外的配重块。
Serious academic ballast has been added to the team by the recruitment of Ian Kennedy.伊恩•肯尼迪的加盟为团队的学术力量增添了重要砝码。
5.【电子】镇流器