balance
英 ['bæl(ə)ns]美['bæləns]
- n. 平衡;余额;匀称
- vt. 使平衡;结算;使相称
- vi. 保持平衡;相称;抵销
- n. (Balance)人名;(西)巴兰塞
词组搭配
balance of payments
the difference in total value between payments into and out of a country over a period
国际收支差额
balance of power
a situation in which states of the world have roughly equal power
(各国间)均势
the power held by a small group when larger groups are of equal strength
(在大集团势力相当时)小集团的举足轻重地位
balance of trade
the difference in value between a country's imports and exports
贸易差额,进出口差额
strike a balance
choose a moderate course or compromise
妥协;采取折中办法
throw (或 catch) someone off balance
cause someone to become unsteady and in danger of falling
使某人摇摇欲坠
in the balance
In an undetermined and often critical position
悬而未决;紧要关头:处于未确定的或经常是关键性的位置
Our plans were left hanging in the balance. Resolution of these matters is still in the balance.
我们的计划被搁置下来处于悬而未决的状态。这些事情的结果尚未可知
on balance
Taking everything into consideration; all in all.
总而言之:将一切事情考虑在内;包括一切地