counterweight
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.weɪt/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.weɪt/
名詞
1.
平衡錘, 配重
a weight that balances another weight
範例:
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The crane uses a large counterweight to prevent it from tipping over.
起重機使用一個大的平衡錘來防止其傾倒。
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The elevator system relies on a counterweight to move smoothly.
電梯系統依靠平衡錘平穩運行。
2.
制衡, 平衡力, 抵消物
a force or influence that offsets or balances another
範例:
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Her calm demeanor served as a counterweight to his fiery temper.
她冷靜的舉止是他暴躁脾氣的制衡。
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The new policy acts as a counterweight to the previous, more lenient regulations.
新政策是對以前更寬鬆法規的制衡。
動詞
1.
平衡, 抵消, 制衡
to offset or balance with an opposing weight, force, or influence
範例:
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The heavy base helps to counterweight the tall lamp.
沉重的底座有助於平衡高大的檯燈。
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His positive attitude can counterweight the team's recent setbacks.
他積極的態度可以抵消團隊最近的挫折。
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