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counterpoise

/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪz/

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noun

平衡物，配重.

A weight sufficient to balance another, for example in the opposite end of scales; an equal weight.

Examples :

"The heavy book acted as a counterpoise, preventing the stack of papers from toppling over. "

那本厚重的书起到了配重的作用，防止了那叠纸倒塌。

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noun

平衡力，抗衡力量。

An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.

Examples :

"The loud music from the party next door needed a strong counterpoise, so we turned up our own music to block it out. "

隔壁派对的音乐声太大了，我们需要一个强大的抗衡力量，所以我们把自己的音乐也开大声，盖过他们的声音。

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noun

平衡，均衡。

The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium

Examples :

"The heavy textbooks in one backpack strap needed a counterpoise of water bottles in the other to make carrying it comfortable. "

书包的一侧背带里装着沉重的课本，需要在另一侧放几瓶水才能保持平衡，背起来才舒服。

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verb

平衡，抗衡。

To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.

Examples :

"To maintain stability, the gymnast must carefully counterpoise her body weight during the handstand. "

为了保持平衡，体操运动员在倒立时必须小心地用自身力量来平衡身体的重量。

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verb

平衡，抗衡。

To act against with equal power; to balance.

Examples :

"To counterpoise the effect of too much homework, Sarah made sure to schedule time for relaxing activities. "

为了平衡过多作业带来的影响，萨拉特意安排了放松活动的时间。

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