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ballast

/ˈbæl.əst/

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noun

压舱物，压载物。

Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.

Examples :

"The ship used heavy stones as ballast to keep it stable in the water. "

这艘船用沉重的石头作为压舱物，以保持在水中的稳定性。

nautical sailing physics material

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noun

镇定剂，精神支柱

Anything that steadies emotion or the mind.

Examples :

"During the stressful exam, her deep breathing served as a ballast, helping her to stay calm and focused. "

在压力巨大的考试期间，她的深呼吸就像镇定剂和精神支柱，帮助她保持冷静和专注。

mind emotion character

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noun

道碴，压舱物。

Coarse gravel or similar material laid to form a bed for roads or railroads, or in making concrete.

Examples :

"The construction workers poured a thick layer of ballast before laying the railroad tracks. "

工人们在铺设铁轨之前，先铺了一层厚厚的道碴。

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noun

压载物，镇重物。

A material, such as aggregate or precast concrete pavers, which employs its mass and the force of gravity to hold single-ply roof membranes in place.

Examples :

"The construction crew used heavy ballast to keep the new roof from blowing away in the wind. "

施工队使用了沉重的压载物，以防止新屋顶被风吹走。

material building architecture

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noun

镇流器

Device used for stabilizing current in an electric circuit (e.g. in a tube lamp supply circuit)

Examples :

"The flickering fluorescent light needed a new ballast to regulate the electrical current. "

那个闪烁的荧光灯需要一个新的镇流器来稳定电流。

electronics device electric technology utility

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noun

镇重物, 平衡物

That which gives, or helps to maintain, uprightness, steadiness, and security.

Examples :

"Having a strong support system of family and friends can act as ballast in life, helping you stay steady during difficult times. "

拥有强大的家人和朋友的支持系统就像人生的平衡物，帮助你在困难时期保持稳定。

nautical sailing physics

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verb

给...装压舱物，使...稳定

To stabilize or load a ship with ballast.

Examples :

"The crew had to ballast the ship with extra water to keep it steady in the strong wind. "

船员们不得不给船舱里额外注水来装压舱物，以保证船在强风中平稳。

nautical sailing vehicle

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verb

铺道碴, 铺压舱物

To lay ballast on the bed of a railroad track.

Examples :

"The construction crew will ballast the new section of track tomorrow, ensuring a stable foundation for the trains. "

施工队明天将会给新铺设的铁轨铺道碴，以确保火车运行的稳固基础。

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