| [/ˈbæləns; ˋbæləns/] n 用法:
1 [C] instrument used for weighing, with a central pivot, a beam and two scales or pans 天平; 秤. => illus at scale3 见scale3之插图. 用法:
2 [U] (a) even distribution of weight; steadiness 平衡; 平稳:
Riders need a good sense of balance. 骑车的人必须善 於保持平衡.
(b) steadiness of mind; sanity 心境的平稳; 心智健全:
His wife's sudden death upset the balance ofhis mind. 他妻子突然去世, 他感到六神无主. 用法:
3 [U, sing](a) ~ (in sth/between A and B) condition that exists when two opposites are equal or in correct proportions 均衡状态; 均势:
Try to achieve a better balance between work and play. 争取把工作和娱乐更好地结合起来. *
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. 这家报纸刊登不同意见始终做到不偏不倚.
(b) pleasing proportion of parts in a whole 谐调; 匀称:
All the parts of the building are in perfect balance. 建筑物的各部分都显得非常匀称. *
This painting has a pleasing balance of shapes and colours. 这幅画在构图和色彩方面都十分谐调. 用法:
4 [C usu sing 通常作单数] (finance 财) difference between two columns of an account, ie money received or owing and money spent or owed 收支差额; 余额:
I must check my bank balance, ie find out how much money I have in my account. 我要核对一下我在银行的余额（看我的帐户上有多少钱）. 用法:
5 (a) [C usu sing 通常作单数] amount (of money) still owed after some payment has been made 余欠之（钱）数:
The balance (of 500) will be paid within one week. 余欠之数（500英镑）将於一周内付清.
(b) the balance [sing] remainder of sth after part has already been used, taken, etc 剩余:
The balance of your order will be supplied when we receive fresh stock. 贵方所订购货物之其余部分, 一俟我方进货即可供应. *
When will you take the balance of your annual leave? 你打算什麽时候使用剩余的年假? =>Usage at rest3 用法见 rest3.6 (idm 习语) (be/hang) in the balance (of a decision, result, sb's future, etc) (be) uncertain or undecided （指决定、结果、某人的未来等）不能确定的, 尚未决定的:
The future of this project is (hanging) in the balance. 这项目的下一步仍 balance 2
[/ˈbæləns; ˋbæləns/] v 用法:
1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] keep or put (sth) in a state of balance1(2a) 使（某物）保持平衡:
a clown balancing a stick on the end of his nose 在鼻尖上立著棍子使之保持平衡的丑角.
(b) [I, Ipr] be or put oneself in a state of balance 使自己保持平衡:
He balanced precariously on the narrow window-ledge. 他在狭窄的窗台上很难保持平衡. *
How long can you balance on one foot? 你能单脚站立多久? 用法:
2 (finance 财) (a) [Tn] compare the total debits and credits in (an account) and record the sum needed to make them equal 结算:
balance an account/one's books 结帐 *
balance the budget, ie arrange for income and expenditure to be equal 平衡预算（使收支相抵）.
(b) [I] (of an account, a balance sheet, etc) show equal totals of debits and credits （指帐目、资产负债表等）显示借贷相抵（收支平衡）:
Do the firm's accounts balance? 这家公司的帐目收支是否平衡?
(C) [Tn] be of the same value as (sth opposite); offset 与（某对比事物）等价; 抵销:
This year's profits will balance our previous losses. 本年度的盈利将与上一年度的亏损相抵. *
(fig 比喻) His lack of experience was balanced by his willingness to learn. 他悉心好学弥补了经验不足. 用法:
3 [Tn.pr] ~ A against B compare the value of one plan, argument, etc with that of another 将此一计划、主张等与彼一计划、主张等作价值上的比较; 权衡二者之利弊:
She balanced the attractions of a high salary against the prospect of working long hours. 她对高薪和长工时两者的利弊作了权衡比较. 用法:
4 [Tn] give equal importance to (different parts of sth) 对（某事物的不同部分）给予同等的重视; 等量齐观:
This school aims to balance the amount of time spent on arts and science subjects. 这所学校在时间安排上努力做到文理并重. *
Try to balance your diet by eating more fruit and less protein. 多吃些水果, 少摄入些蛋白质, 使饮食均衡合理. |