balances
US /ˈbæl.ənsɪz/
UK /ˈbæl.ən.sɪz/
名词
1.
平衡, 均衡
a state where opposing forces or influences are equal
示例:
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The company needs to maintain a healthy balance between spending and saving.
公司需要在支出和储蓄之间保持健康的平衡。
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She struggled to find a balance between her career and family life.
她努力在事业和家庭生活之间找到平衡。
2.
余额
the amount of money in a bank account
示例:
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I need to check my account balance.
我需要查询我的账户余额。
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The current balance on your credit card is $500.
您信用卡上的当前余额是500美元。
动词
1.
平衡, 保持平衡
to keep steady and not fall over
示例:
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She tried to balance the book on her head.
她试图把书平衡在头上。
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It's hard to balance on one leg.
单腿平衡很难。
2.
平衡, 协调
to make sure that different things are treated equally or given the correct amount of attention
示例:
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You need to balance your diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
你需要用大量的蔬菜水果来平衡你的饮食。
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The government is trying to balance the budget.
政府正在努力平衡预算。