/ˈkaʊntəˌbæləns/1
- a weight that balances another weight平衡力; 抗衡力; 均衡力。
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- a factor having the opposite effect to that of another and so preventing it from exercising a disproportionate influence抵消因素; 制约力：
his restoration to power was intended as a counterbalance to his rival's influence.
他的复职是为了制约他对手的影响力。
/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/
with obj.
1- (of a weight) balance (another weight)使平衡。
1.1
- neutralize or cancel by exerting an opposite influence中和; 抵消：
the extra cost of mail order may be counterbalanced by its convenience.
邮购的额外花费可由它的便利性补偿。