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平衡的,均衡的
資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Balance \Bal"ance\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Balanced} (?); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Balancing} (?).] [From {Balance}, n.: cf. F.
balancer. ]
1. To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by
adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance.
2. To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling;
as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance
one's self on a tight rope.
3. To equal in number, weight, force, or proportion; to
counterpoise, counterbalance, counteract, or neutralize.
One expression . . . must check and balance another.
--Kent.
4. To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to
estimate.
Balance the good and evil of things. --L'Estrange.
5. To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts
equal by paying the difference between them.
I am very well satisfied that it is not in my power
to balance accounts with my Maker. --Addison.
6. To make the sums of the debits and credits of an account
equal; -- said of an item; as, this payment, or credit,
balances the account.
7. To arrange accounts in such a way that the sum total of
the debits is equal to the sum total of the credits; as,
to balance a set of books.
8. (Dancing) To move toward, and then back from,
reciprocally; as, to balance partners.
9. (Naut.) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass;
as, to balance the boom mainsail.
{Balanced valve}. See {Balance valve}, under {Balance}, n.
Syn: To poise; weigh; adjust; counteract; neutralize;
equalize.
資料來源 : WordNet®
balanced
adj 1: being in a state of proper balance or equilibrium; "the
carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced
symphony orchestra"; "a balanced assessment of
intellectual and cultural history"; "a balanced blend
of whiskeys"; "the educated man shows a balanced
development of all his powers" [ant: {unbalanced}]
2: total debits and credits are equal; "the books looked
balanced"