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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1176 COCA: 1631

balance
1 balance /ˈbæləns/ noun
plural balances
1 balance
/ˈbæləns/
noun
plural balances
Learner's definition of BALANCE
1 
[noncount]
a  : the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall（身體的）平衡
◊ In figurative use, to knock/throw someone off balance or keep someone off balance is to make someone feel unsure about how to behave or what to expect.（用作比喻）不知所措
b  : the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling平衡能力
2 
[singular] : a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance平衡；均衡
3 
a  [count] : the amount of money in a bank account賬戶結存；賬戶餘額
b  [count] : the amount of money that still needs to be paid結欠：差額
c  the balance : something that remains or is left over after other things have been done or used剩餘部分
4 
[count] : a device that measures weight and shows how heavy things are : scale天平；秤 — see also checks and balances

in the balance

◊ If something (such as your future) hangs in the balance or is in the balance, it is not certain but will soon be known or decided.（未來）不明朗；（事情）未定，懸而未決

on balance

: with all things considered : in general總的說來

tip the balance

— see 1tip
2 balance /ˈbæləns/ verb
balances; balanced; balancing
2 balance
/ˈbæləns/
verb
balances; balanced; balancing
Learner's definition of BALANCE
1 
: to make (something, such as a plate or your body) steady by keeping weight equal on all sides使平衡
[+ object]
— usually + on
[no object]
— see also balancing act at 1act
2 
a  [+ object] : to adjust (an account or budget) so that the amount of money available is more than or equal to the amount of money that has been spent使（賬戶的借方和貸方）平衡；使（預算）平衡
b  : to check and make adjustments to financial records so that they are accurate結平（賬戶）；銷（賬）
[+ object]
[no object]
3 
[+ object] : to make (different or opposite things) equal in strength or importance使（力量或重要性）均衡
— see also balance out 2 (below)
4 
[+ object] : to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc.抵消；相抵
— see also balance out 1 (below)
5 
[+ object] : to think about (different things) and decide which is better or more important — usually + against or with衡量；權衡

balance out

[phrasal verb]
1 
balance out (something) or balance (something) out : to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc.抵消；相抵
— see also 2balance 4 (above)
2 
: to be or become equal or even（與…）相等，不相上下
— see also 2balance 3 (above)
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1176 COCA: 1631

balance

1 of 2

noun

bal·​ance ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce balance (audio)
1
a
: physical equilibrium
trouble keeping your balance on a sailboat
lost his balance and fell
a boxer kept off balance for a whole round
b
: the ability to retain one's balance
Gymnasts must have a good sense of balance.
2
a
: stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis
when the two sides of the scale are in balance
tipped the statue off balance
b
: equipoise between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements
… the balance we strike between security and freedom. Earl Warren
Both parties were interviewed to provide balance in the report.
the right balance of diet and exercise
c
accounting : equality between the totals of the two sides of an account
3
a
: an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements
achieving balance in a work of art
b
grammar : the juxtaposition in writing of syntactically parallel (see parallel entry 1 sense 3c) constructions containing similar or contrasting ideas (such as "to err is human; to forgive, divine")
4
a
accounting : an amount in excess especially on the credit side of an account
has a comfortable balance in the bank
You must maintain a minimum balance of $1000 in your account to avoid fees.
b
: weight or force of one side in excess of another
The balance of the evidence lay on the side of the defendant.
c
: something left over : remainder
answers will be given in the balance of this chapter R. W. Murray
5
: mental and emotional steadiness
I doubt that Thoreau would be thrown off balance by the fantastic sights and sounds of the 20th century. E. B. White
6
: an instrument for weighing: such as
a
: a beam that is supported freely in the center and has two pans of equal weight suspended from its ends
b
: a device that uses the elasticity of a spiral spring for measuring weight or force
7
: a means of judging or deciding
the balance of a free election
8
: a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
The comedic character serves as a balance to the serious subject matter of the play.
9
: an oscillating wheel operating with a hairspring to regulate the movement of a timepiece
a watch's balance

balance

2 of 2

verb

balanced; balancing

transitive verb

1
a
: to poise or arrange in or as if in balance
balancing a book on her head
The legislature hasn't balanced the budget in years.
b
: to bring into harmony or proportion
I struggled to balance my career and family life.
a balanced diet
c
: to bring to a state or position of balance (see balance entry 1 sense 2)
balanced the scales by adding a little more on one side
2
a(1)
accounting : to compute the difference between the debits and credits of (an account)
balancing a company's books
(2)
: to pay the amount due on : settle
sent a check to balance her account
b(1)
: to arrange so that one set of elements exactly equals another
balance a mathematical equation
(2)
chemistry : to complete (a chemical equation) so that the same number of atoms and electric charges of each kind appears on each side
3
a
: counterbalance, offset
He served black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
balance one consideration against another
b
: to equal or equalize in weight, number, or proportion
The good times balanced the bad times.
4
: to weigh in or as if in a balance (see balance entry 1 sense 6)
balance the profit and loss to see what had been gained

intransitive verb

1
: to become balanced or established in balance
Try balancing on one foot.
The good times and bad times balanced out.
2
: to be an equal counterbalance
—often used with out
His speed will likely balance out his competitor's greater strength.The discount and the shipping charge balance each other out.
3
: waver sense 1
balances and temporizes on matters that demand action
Phrases
or in balance

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing balance
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1176 COCA: 1631
balance

noun¹

 1even combination/distribution平均組合；均勻分佈ADJECTIVE | VERB + BALANCE | BALANCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤correct, equal, even, exact, ideal, necessary, optimal, optimum, perfect, proper, right正確的／同等的／均衡的／準確的／理想的／必要的／最佳的／最優的／完美的／恰當的／適當的平衡◇With children, it is important to achieve the right balance between love and discipline.對待孩子，在愛護與管教之間適當地掌握平衡很重要。➤comfortable, excellent, good, happy, harmonious, healthy令人舒適的／極好的／良好的／令人滿意的／和諧的／健康的平衡◇a healthy balance of foods健康均衡的飲食➤acceptable, appropriate, fair, reasonable, sensible (BrE) 可以接受的平衡；適當的平衡；合理的均衡◇How do you find an acceptable balance between closeness and distance in a relationship?在人際關係中，你怎樣在親密與疏離之間找到恰當的平衡？➤careful, delicate, fine, subtle微妙的平衡◇Being a good boss requires a fine balance between kindness and authority.做一個好老闆需要在仁慈與權威之間找到微妙的平衡。➤fragile, precarious, uneasy脆弱的平衡；不穩定的平衡▸➤overall整體平衡◇It is the overall balance of the diet that is important.重要的是要保持飲食的整體均衡。➤ecological, natural生態／自然平衡◇Pulling up all the plants will disturb the natural balance of the pond.把所有植物都拔掉會破壞池塘的自然平衡。➤hormonal, nutritional激素平衡；營養均衡➤work-life工作與生活的平衡▸➤ethnic, gender, racial, social民族／性別比例／種族／社會均衡◇There is an even gender balance among staff and students.教師與學生中男女比例平衡。VERB + BALANCE➤require需要平衡▸➤seek尋求平衡▸➤achieve, attain, create, find, strike獲得／實現／建立／找到／達到平衡◇We need to strike a balance between these conflicting interests.我們需要在這些利益衝突中找到平衡。➤keep, maintain, preserve, sustain保持平衡◇You have to maintain a balance in your life or else you'll go crazy.你必須在生活中保持某種平衡，否則是會發瘋的。➤improve改善平衡◇ways to improve your work-life balance改善工作和生活之間平衡的良方➤disrupt, disturb, upset破壞／打亂／打破平衡◇Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island.遊客常常打亂島上微妙的生態平衡。➤redress, re-establish, restore恢復平衡▸➤affect影響平衡▸➤adjust, alter, change, shift調節／變更／改變／轉變平衡BALANCE + VERB➤change, shift平衡改變PREPOSITION➤on balance (= after considering all the information) 總的來說◇On balance, the company has had a successful year.總的來說，公司這一年是成功的。➤in balance處於平衡狀態◇It is important to keep the different aspects of your life in balance.保持生活各個方面的平衡很重要。➤balance between⋯之間的平衡◇the balance between academic and practical work理論工作與實際工作之間的平衡➤balance of⋯的平衡◇the balance of animals and plants in the environment環境中動物與植物之間的平衡PHRASES➤the balance of nature自然界的生態平衡
balance

noun²

 2division of power/influence權力分配ADJECTIVE | VERB + BALANCE | BALANCE + VERB | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤changing, shifting變化中的平衡▸➤military, political軍事上的平衡；政治上的均衡➤competitive競爭性平衡VERB + BALANCE➤affect影響均衡▸➤change, shift改變均衡▸➤swing, tilt, tip影響事態的結果◇In an interview, good presentation can tip the balance your way.面試時，良好的自我介紹會有助於你取得成功。BALANCE + VERB➤change, shift, swing, tilt平衡變化／轉移／搖擺／傾向一邊◇He argues that the balance has swung too far in favour / favor of capitalism.他提出說，天平過分傾向於對資本主義有利的一邊。PHRASES➤the balance of advantage (especially BrE) 優勢對比◇The balance of advantage has shifted from the unions to employers.優勢已經從工會轉移到僱主一方。➤the balance of forces力量對比◇They assessed the balance of forces between Israel and other countries.他們評估了以色列與其他國家之間的力量對比。➤the balance of power權力對比；均勢◇Who holds the balance of power in this relationship?在這關係之中，誰居於舉足輕重的地位？◇There was a dramatic shift in the balance of power.權力對比發生了戲劇性的改變。➤checks and balances制衡◇Democracy depends on a system of checks and balances.民主的實行依賴於相互制衡的制度。
balance

noun³

 3of the body身體ADJECTIVE | VERB + BALANCE | BALANCE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤excellent, good極好的平衡能力；平衡性好▸➤poor平衡性差VERB + BALANCE➤have能平衡◇Gymnasts have excellent balance.體操運動員的平衡能力極好。➤affect影響平衡◇Tightness in one set of muscles will affect your whole balance.一組肌肉緊張會影響整個人的平衡。➤improve提高平衡能力◇Yoga improves balance as well as flexibility.瑜伽會改善平衡性和靈活性。➤keep保持平衡◇I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates.我穿着新溜冰鞋努力保持平衡。➤lose失去平衡◇She lost her balance and fell.她失去平衡摔倒了。➤catch, recover, regain恢復平衡➤adjust調整平衡◇He set his feet wider and adjusted his balance.他把兩隻腳分得很開，調整一下身體的平衡。➤knock sb off, throw sb off撞倒某人；使某人失去平衡◇The sudden movement threw him off balance.突然的移動使他失去了平衡。BALANCE + NOUN➤beam (especially NAmE) 平衡木◇The gymnasts finish with floor exercises and the balance beam.體操運動員以自由體操和平衡木項目結束比賽。PREPOSITION➤off balance失去平衡PHRASES➤a sense of balance平衡感◇Cats have a very good sense of balance.貓的平衡感很好。
balance

noun⁴

 4money金錢ADJECTIVE | VERB + BALANCE | BALANCE + NOUN | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤account, bank銀行賬戶餘額▸➤cash, money現金結存；庫存現金▸➤credit, favourable/favorable, healthy, positive貸方餘額；順差▸➤debit, negative借方餘額；逆差▸➤cleared, net結賬餘額；淨餘額◇Interest is calculated on the daily cleared balance and paid direct to your account.利息每日結賬計算，直接存入賬戶。➤opening期初餘額▸➤final, outstanding期末結餘；未結餘額▸➤trade貿易差額VERB + BALANCE➤have有餘額◇Everyone likes to have a healthy bank balance.人人都想自己的銀行賬戶有充足的餘額。➤ask for, request索要結單◇He asked the cashier for the balance of his current account.他向出納員要他活期存款賬戶的結單。➤check核對收支賬目◇I'll need to check my bank balance before I spend so much money.我在支出這麼一大筆錢之前需要核對一下銀行結餘。➤show顯示賬戶餘額▸➤pay支付差額◇I'll pay the balance later.我以後會把差額補上。➤use用餘額◇The balance of the proceeds will be used for new equipment.餘下的收入將用於添置新設備。➤bring forward, carry forward結轉餘額◇the balance brought forward from the previous year前一年結轉的餘額BALANCE + NOUN (see also balance sheet) PHRASES➤the balance of payments, the balance of trade國際收支差額；貿易差額
balance

verb¹

 1keep steady使保持穩定ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤carefully, delicately, precariously小心地保持平衡；不穩定地平衡PREPOSITION➤on使在⋯上保持平衡◇He balanced the glasses carefully on the tray.他小心地使玻璃杯在托盤上保持平衡。
balance

verb²

 2compare two things; give them equal value權衡ADVERB | VERB + BALANCE | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤beautifully, delicately, evenly, finely, nicely, perfectly美妙地／小心地／平穩地／微妙地／良好地／完美無瑕地保持着平衡◇The song perfectly balances melody and rhythm.歌曲的旋律和節奏相得益彰。VERB + BALANCE➤have to, need to需要平衡▸➤seek to, try to謀求平衡；試圖平衡◇The plan seeks to balance two important objectives.這個計劃試圖平衡兩大重要目標。➤manage to設法平衡➤fail to沒有達到平衡◇The party lost because it failed to balance economic growth with social equity.該黨因為在經濟增長與社會公平之間未能實現平衡而失利。PREPOSITION➤against對比⋯權衡◇We have to balance the risks of the new strategy against the possible benefits.我們得權衡新策略的風險與可能帶來的利益。➤with權衡⋯和⋯◇She tries to balance the needs of her children with those of her employer.她盡力在孩子的需要與僱主的需要之間求得平衡。

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