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noun
physical equilibrium lost his balance and fell a boxer kept off balance for a whole round
trouble keeping your balance on a sailboat
the ability to retain one's balance
Gymnasts must have a good sense of balance.
stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis tipped the statue off balance
when the two sides of the scale are in balance
equipoise between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements Both parties were interviewed to provide balance in the report. the right balance of diet and exercise
… the balance we strike between security and freedom.—Earl Warren
accounting equality between the totals of the two sides of an account
an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements
achieving balance in a work of art
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")
accounting an amount in excess especially on the credit side of an account You must maintain a minimum balance of $1000 in your account to avoid fees.
has a comfortable balance in the bank
weight or force of one side in excess of another
The balance of the evidence lay on the side of the defendant.
something left over : remainder
answers will be given in the balance of this chapter—R. W. Murray
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
an instrument for weighing: such as
a beam that is supported freely in the center and has two pans of equal weight suspended from its ends
a device that uses the elasticity of a spiral spring for measuring weight or force
a means of judging or deciding
the balance of a free election
a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
The comedic character serves as a balance to the serious subject matter of the play.
an oscillating wheel operating with a hairspring to regulate the movement of a timepiece
a watch's balance
verb
transitive verb
to poise or arrange in or as if in balance The legislature hasn't balanced the budget in years.
balancing a book on her head
to bring into harmony or proportion a balanced diet
I struggled to balance my career and family life.
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
accounting to compute the difference between the debits and credits of (an account)
balancing a company's books
to arrange so that one set of elements exactly equals another
balance a mathematical equation
counterbalance, offset balance one consideration against another
He served black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
to equal or equalize in weight, number, or proportion
The good times balanced the bad times.
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
to become balanced or established in balance The good times and bad times balanced out.
Try balancing on one foot.
to be an equal counterbalance—often used with outThe discount and the shipping charge balance each other out.
His speed will likely balance out his competitor's greater strength.
waver sense 1
balances and temporizes on matters that demand action
noun
physical equilibrium lost his balance and fell a boxer kept off balance for a whole round
trouble keeping your balance on a sailboat
the ability to retain one's balance
Gymnasts must have a good sense of balance.
stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis tipped the statue off balance
when the two sides of the scale are in balance
equipoise between contrasting, opposing, or interacting elements Both parties were interviewed to provide balance in the report. the right balance of diet and exercise
… the balance we strike between security and freedom.—Earl Warren
accounting equality between the totals of the two sides of an account
an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements
achieving balance in a work of art
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")
accounting an amount in excess especially on the credit side of an account You must maintain a minimum balance of $1000 in your account to avoid fees.
has a comfortable balance in the bank
weight or force of one side in excess of another
The balance of the evidence lay on the side of the defendant.
something left over : remainder
answers will be given in the balance of this chapter—R. W. Murray
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
an instrument for weighing: such as
a beam that is supported freely in the center and has two pans of equal weight suspended from its ends
a device that uses the elasticity of a spiral spring for measuring weight or force
a means of judging or deciding
the balance of a free election
a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
The comedic character serves as a balance to the serious subject matter of the play.
an oscillating wheel operating with a hairspring to regulate the movement of a timepiece
a watch's balance
verb
transitive verb
to poise or arrange in or as if in balance The legislature hasn't balanced the budget in years.
balancing a book on her head
to bring into harmony or proportion a balanced diet
I struggled to balance my career and family life.
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
accounting to compute the difference between the debits and credits of (an account)
balancing a company's books
to arrange so that one set of elements exactly equals another
balance a mathematical equation
counterbalance, offset balance one consideration against another
He served black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
to equal or equalize in weight, number, or proportion
The good times balanced the bad times.
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
to become balanced or established in balance The good times and bad times balanced out.
Try balancing on one foot.
to be an equal counterbalance—often used with outThe discount and the shipping charge balance each other out.
His speed will likely balance out his competitor's greater strength.
waver sense 1
balances and temporizes on matters that demand action
Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *bilancia, from Late Latin bilanc-, bilanx having two scalepans, from Latin bi- + lanc-, lanx plate
The first known use of balance was in the 13th century
back1 of 4noun
the rear part of the human body especially from the neck to the end of the spine
the corresponding part of a four-footed or lower animal
the part of something that is opposite or away from the front part
something at or on the back for support
back of a chair
a position in some games (as football or soccer) behind the front line of players
a player in this position
back2 of 4adverb
to, toward, or at the rear
in or into the past : ago
in or into a reclining position
under control : in check
held back
to, toward, or in a place from which a person or thing came
in return or reply talk back
write back
back3 of 4adjective
being at or in the back
back door
distant from a central or main area
back roads
not yet paid : overdue
back rent
no longer current
back issues of a magazine
back4 of 4verb
to give aid or support to
to move or cause to move back or backward
to shift in a counterclockwise direction
the wind backed around
to provide with a back
back1 of 4noun
the rear part of the human body especially from the neck to the end of the spine
the corresponding part of a four-footed or lower animal
the part of something that is opposite or away from the front part
something at or on the back for support
back of a chair
a position in some games (as football or soccer) behind the front line of players
a player in this position
back2 of 4adverb
to, toward, or at the rear
in or into the past : ago
in or into a reclining position
under control : in check
held back
to, toward, or in a place from which a person or thing came
in return or reply talk back
write back
back3 of 4adjective
being at or in the back
back door
distant from a central or main area
back roads
not yet paid : overdue
back rent
no longer current
back issues of a magazine
back4 of 4verb
to give aid or support to
to move or cause to move back or backward
to shift in a counterclockwise direction
the wind backed around
to provide with a back
balance1 of 2noun
an instrument used for measuring mass or weight
a counterbalancing weight, force, or influence
a vibrating wheel operating with a hairspring to regulate the mechanical motions of a timepiece
a condition in which opposing forces are equal to each other
equality between the totals of the two sides of an account
an orderly and artistic arrangement of elements that is pleasing : harmony
something left over : remainder
the amount by which one side of an account is greater than the other
a balance of $10 on the credit side
mental and emotional steadiness
the maintenance (as in a natural habitat) of a population in about the same condition and numbers
balance2 of 2verb
to figure out the difference between the debits and credits of an account
balanced her checkbook
to arrange so that one set of elements exactly equals another
balance an equation
to complete (a chemical equation) so that the same number of atoms and electric charges of each kind appears on each side
counterbalance entry 2, offset
to equal or make equal in weight, number, or proportion
balanced the powers of the three branches of government
to weigh against one another : compare
to bring or come to a state or position of balance
1 This These materials help keep the water in balance with the soil.
这些材料能使水和土壤保持平衡.
2 Economic stability can be reached if demand and supply are in balance.
如果供求关系平衡的话,就能实现经济的稳定.
3 The adjustment to the perimeter would create a balance of security and public safety, the letter says.
4 Angulation moderate and , most importantly, in balance with that of the forequarters.
角度适中, 与前躯的平衡是非常重要的.
5 The fate of the bill hung in balance.
议案的命运吉凶未卜.
6 He helped his daughter balance on her bicycle before she started peddling.
7 Gymnasts need flexibility and balance.
8 I find it difficult to balance on one foot.
9 Tango dancers also gained improvements in balance and motor coordination.
探戈舞者也取得平衡和改进动作协调.
10 To provide balance in her news story, she interviewed members of both political parties.
11 She had trouble keeping her balance as the boat rocked back and forth.
12 Provides all B vitamins in balance and according to physiological needs.
均衡地提供所有维生素B群并且调和生理的需求.
13 The food had a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
14 Is the hanger still in balance? Why?
衣架还会保持平衡 吗 ?为什么?
15 To keep ecology in balance is our duty.
保持生态平衡是我们的职责.
16 The legislature is still trying to balance the state's budget.
17 Body systems are kept in balance.
人体系统才能维持平衡.
18 The man lost his balance and pitch down the cliff.
这个人失去平衡,从悬崖上摔下去了。
19 He balances his checkbook every month.
20 Statical equilibrium means that both forces and moments are in balance.
静态平衡意味着力和力矩都处于平衡.
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