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