balance of power

US /ˈbæl.əns əv ˈpaʊ.ər/
UK /ˈbæl.əns əv ˈpaʊ.ər/
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1.

keseimbangan kuasa

a situation in which the strength of rival nations or alliances is approximately equal, preventing any one entity from dominating the others

:
The Cold War era was characterized by a delicate balance of power between two superpowers.
Era Perang Dingin dicirikan oleh keseimbangan kuasa yang rapuh antara dua kuasa besar.
Maintaining a regional balance of power is crucial for stability.
Mengekalkan keseimbangan kuasa serantau adalah penting untuk kestabilan.
2.

keseimbangan kuasa, penentu

the power held by a small group or party in a parliament that is needed to form a government or pass legislation

:
The smaller party held the balance of power in the coalition government.
Parti kecil memegang keseimbangan kuasa dalam kerajaan campuran.
With their votes, they could shift the balance of power in parliament.
Dengan undi mereka, mereka boleh mengalihkan keseimbangan kuasa di parlimen.