counterweight
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.weɪt/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.weɪt/
名词
1.
平衡锤, 配重
a weight that balances another weight
示例:
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The crane uses a large counterweight to prevent it from tipping over.
起重机使用一个大的平衡锤来防止其倾倒。
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The elevator system relies on a counterweight to move smoothly.
电梯系统依靠平衡锤平稳运行。
2.
制衡, 平衡力, 抵消物
a force or influence that offsets or balances another
示例:
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Her calm demeanor served as a counterweight to his fiery temper.
她冷静的举止是他暴躁脾气的制衡。
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The new policy acts as a counterweight to the previous, more lenient regulations.
新政策是对以前更宽松法规的制衡。
动词
1.
平衡, 抵消, 制衡
to offset or balance with an opposing weight, force, or influence
示例:
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The heavy base helps to counterweight the tall lamp.
沉重的底座有助于平衡高大的台灯。
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His positive attitude can counterweight the team's recent setbacks.
他积极的态度可以抵消团队最近的挫折。
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