balance

一、真题好句
balance 高中必修500 全国卷频次:5 教材出处:译林版必修B1U1
/ˈbæləns/
n.&v. balances 0 balances 0 balancing 2 balanced 0
平衡 & 使平衡；权衡
高考真题原句提选：
He had the rare balance of fun and compassion（同情）.
Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando.
So we must change the cycle of life in the wilderness to balance the ecology.
With only a balancing pole, Philippe walked his way across, a distance of 131 feet.
Balancing Our Daily Diet

二、词组｜习惯用语
balance of 平衡
in balance adv. 总而言之，总的来说
in the balance 悬而未决；在危急状态中
balance sheet 资产负债表
on balance 总而言之，总的来说
ecological balance 生态平衡
hold the balance 举足轻重
strike a balance 结帐；公平处理
energy balance [化]能量平衡，能量衡算
out of balance 不平衡，失去平衡
dynamic balance 动态平衡，动平衡
heat balance 热平衡；热量衡算
balance method 天平测比重法；平衡表法
material balance 物料平衡；物料衡算
balance equation 平衡方程，平衡方程式
water balance 水平衡；液体平衡
on the balance [经]两抵
load balance 负载平衡
balance of power （国际间的）均势；力量对比
mass balance 质量平衡；物料平衡

三、词根记忆

balance
v.
稱,(使)平衡n.天平;平衡,均衡;差額,餘款I glimpsed the dancer balancing herself on the ambulance by chance.我碰巧瞥見舞蹈者在救護車上使自己保持平衡.

balance
[ˈbal(ə)ns] ‘balance A against B
■to compare the value or importance of one plan, argument, etc. against another将(两计划、论点等)进行比较；权衡(两事物的)重要性:
You must balance the high salary against the long working hours.
你必须权衡高工资和长工时两者的利弊。
[synonym]set sth against sth
[G]v+n/pron+prep
,balance ‘out; ,balance sth ‘out/ ‘up
■if things that are very different or have opposite effectsbalance out or you balance them out, they become equal in amount or value(使) … 相等，抵消:
If you eat a variety of food, protein and carbohydrate will balance out over a week.
饮食多样化，一个星期之后蛋白质和碳水化合物就均衡了。
We need to invite three more girls to balance up the numbers }(= so that there are equal numbers of boys and girls)&b{.
我们得再邀请三个女孩，这样男女就一样多了。
[G]v+adv ◆ v+adv+n ◆ v+n/pron+adv

bal·ance / 5bAlEns /
noun
EQUAL AMOUNTS 等量
1. [U, sing.] ~ (between A and B) a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
均衡；平衡；均势
⇨ see also imbalance :
Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation.
尽量保持工作与休闲均衡。
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.
这份报纸不偏不倚地报道不同的意见。
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island.
观光客常常破坏岛上微妙的自然生态平衡。
His wife’s death disturbed the balance of his mind.
妻子的离世使他心神不宁。
OF BODY 身体
2. [U] the ability to keep steady with an equal amount of weight on each side of the body
平衡能力:
Athletes need a good sense of balance.
运动员要有良好的平衡感。
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates.
我穿着新溜冰鞋,努力保持平衡。
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off.
她骑车拐弯时失去平衡,摔了下来。
MONEY 钱
3. [C, usually sing.] the amount that is left after taking numbers or money away from a total
余额:
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account)
核对银行结存
4. [C, usually sing.] an amount of money still owed after some payment has been made
结欠:
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days.
500 元结欠款必须于 90 天之内付清。
INSTRUMENT FOR WEIGHING 秤
5. [C] an instrument for weighing things, with a bar that is supported in the middle and has dishes hanging from each end
天平；秤
IDIOMS
▪ (on) the balance of ‘evidence / proba’bility (formal) (considering) the evidence on both sides of an argument, to find the most likely reason for or result of sth
(从)总的来说；(考虑)正反两方面；权衡双方证据
▪ (be / hang) in the ‘balance
if the future of sth / sb, or the result of sth is / hangs in the balance, it is uncertain
(前途)不明朗的；(结果)未定的,悬而未决:
The long-term future of the space programme hangs in the balance.
航天计划的长远前景尚未明朗。
▪ (catch / throw sb) off ‘balance
1. to make sb / sth unsteady and in danger of falling
使失去平衡(而有跌落危险):
I was thrown off balance by the sudden gust of wind.
突如其来的一阵风差点儿把我吹倒。
2. to make sb surprised and no longer calm
使(毫无准备而)不知所措:
The senator was clearly caught off balance by the unexpected question.
参议员显然因这意想不到的问题而不知所措。
▪ on ‘balance
after considering all the information
总的来说:
On balance, the company has had a successful year.
总的来说,公司这一年是成功的。
⇨ more at redress v., strike v., swing v., tip v.
verb
KEEP STEADY 保持平衡
1. ~ (sth) (on sth) to put your body or sth else into a position where it is steady and does not fall
使(在某物上)保持平衡；立稳:
▪ [V] How long can you balance on one leg?
你单腿能站多久？
▪ [VN] The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books.
电视机摆在一堆书上面好危险。
She balanced the cup on her knee.
她把杯子在膝盖上放稳。
BE / KEEP EQUAL (使)相等
2. ~ (sth) (out) to be equal in value, amount, etc. to sth else that has the opposite effect
相抵；抵消
SYN offset :
▪ [VN] This year’s profits will balance our previous losses.
本年度的赢利将可弥补我们之前的亏损。
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn.
他的好学弥补了他经验的不足。
▪ [V] The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out.
任何决策的效果往往利弊互见。
3. [VN] ~ A with / and B to give equal importance to two contrasting things or parts of sth
同等重视(相对的两个事物或方面):
She tries to balance home life and career.
她力图兼顾家庭生活和事业。
COMPARE 比较
4. ~ A against B to compare the relative importance of two contrasting things
比较(两个相对的事物)；权衡重要性:
The cost of obtaining legal advice needs to be balanced against its benefits.
法律咨询的费用与其效益需通盘考虑。
MONEY 钱
5. [VN] (finance 财) to show that in an account the total money spent is equal to the total money received; to calculate the difference between the two totals
结平(账目)

balance1 /ˈbæləns/ ●●● S2 W2 noun
1  STEADY 稳定的 [uncountable] a state in which all your weight is evenly spread so that you do not fall 平衡
I lost my balance and fell on my face.
我失去平衡，脸着地摔倒了。
2  EQUAL AMOUNTS 相等的数量 [singular, uncountable] a state in which opposite forces or influences exist in equal or the correct amounts, in a way that is good 均衡，均势，平衡 OPP imbalance
balance between
Try to keep a balance between work and play.
尽量保持工作和娱乐的平衡。
balance of
Pesticides seriously upset the balance of nature.
农药严重破坏了自然界的平衡。
3  on balance if you think something on balance, you think it after considering all the facts 全面考虑之后，权衡利弊，总的说来
I think on balance I prefer the old system.
总的说来，我更喜欢旧的那套制度。
4  SURPRISE SB 令某人吃惊catch/throw somebody off balance to surprise someone and make them confused and no longer calm 使某人乱了方寸，使某人慌了手脚
The question caught him off balance.
这个问题使他不知所措。
5  BANK 银行 [countable] the amount of money that you have in your bank account 账户余额，结余
My bank balance isn’t good.
我的银行账户里余额不多了。
6  MONEY OWED 所欠的钱 [countable] the balance of a debt is the amount of money that you still owe after you have paid some of it 〔债务的〕余款
The balance is due at the end of the month.
余款要在月底支付。
7  REMAINING 剩余the balance the amount of something that remains after some has been used, spent, mentioned etc 剩余（部分） SYN the rest
The firm owns about 96% of the portfolio, with the balance belonging to our family.
资产组合中，公司拥有96%左右的股份，剩余部分为我们家族所有。
8  be/hang in the balance if the future or success of something hangs in the balance, you cannot yet know whether the result will be bad or good 悬而未决，尚未明朗
Meanwhile, the fate of the refugees continues to hang in the balance.
与此同时，难民的命运仍然悬而未决。
9  tip/swing the balance to influence the result of an event 影响某事的结果，使结果倾向某方
The dignity and courage shown by the president may tip the balance in his party’s favour.
总统所表现出来的尊严和勇气可能对他的政党有利。
10. FOR WEIGHING 用于称重量 [countable] an instrument for weighing things, with two dishes that hang from a bar 天平，秤 SYN scales
11  MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH 精神/心理健康 [singular] when someone’s mind is healthy and their emotional state is normal 心境的平稳，正常的神志
The death of her friend had disturbed the balance of her mind.
朋友的死使她心神不宁。
12. the balance of evidence/probability etc the most likely answer or result produced by opposing information, reasons etc 权衡各种证据/可能性等后得出的结论→ checks and balances at check2(4)
 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a state in which all your weight is evenly spread so that you do not fall 平衡
 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a state in which opposite forces or influences exist in equal or the correct amounts, in a way that is good 均衡，均势，平衡
balance2 ●●● S3 verb
1  [intransitive, transitive] to be in or get into a steady position, without falling to one side or the other, or to put something into this position （使）平稳，（使）保持平衡
balance something on something
She was balancing a plate of food on her knees.
她把一盘食物稳稳地放在膝上。
balance on
He turned around, balancing awkwardly on one foot.
他转过身去，笨拙地单腿站立着。
2  [intransitive, transitive] to be equal in importance, amount, value, or effect to something that has the opposite effect （使）〔重要性、数量、价值或影响〕均衡，相抵，相等
Job losses in manufacturing were balanced by job increases in the service sector.
制造业职位减少了，而服务行业就业机会却增加了，正好相抵。
just enough sugar to balance the acidity of the fruit
正好可中和水果酸味的适量的糖
3  [transitive] to consider the importance of one thing in relation to something else when you are making a decision 权衡，斟酌，比较
balance something against something
The courts must balance our liberty against the security of the nation.
法庭必须在我们的自由和国家安全之间作出权衡。
4. balance the budget if a government balances the budget, they make the amount of money that they spend equal to the amount of money available 平衡预算，使收支平衡
5. balance the books to show that the amount of money a business has received is equal to the amount spent 结平账目，平衡账目
6 balance out phrasal verb if two or more things balance out, the final result is that they are equal in amount, importance, or effect 相等，相平衡 → balancing act
Origin balance1 (1200-1300) Old French Vulgar Latin bilancia, from Late Latin bilanx “having two pans”, from Latin lanx “plate”

balance ★★★★☆
1.V-ERG 及物/不及物动词（使）保持平衡；（使）平稳 If you balance something somewhere, or if it balances there, it remains steady and does not fall.

【语法信息】：V prep/adv

【语法信息】：V n prep/adv
I balanced on the ledge…

我在窗台上站稳。

He balanced a football on his head.

他将一只足球稳稳地顶在头上。

2.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词平衡能力 Balance is the ability to remain steady when you are standing up.
The medicines you are currently taking could be affecting your balance.

你现在服用的药物可能会影响身体的平衡能力。

3.V-RECIP-ERG 使（力量、重要性等）相等；使均衡；使持平 If you balance one thing with something different, each of the things has the same strength or importance.

【语法信息】：V n with n

【语法信息】：V pl-n

【语法信息】：pl-n V

【语法信息】：Also V with n
Balance spicy dishes with mild ones…

做到辛辣菜和清淡菜比重相当。

The state has got to find some way to balance these two needs…

国家必须找出平衡这两种需求的办法。

Supply and demand on the currency market will generally balance.

货币市场上的供求将大致持平。

balanced
This book is a well balanced biography.

此书是一部相当客观的传记。

4.N-SING 单数名词（力量、重要性等的）均衡，均势 A balance is a situation in which all the different parts are equal in strength or importance.

【搭配模式】：with supp
Their marriage is a delicate balance between traditional and contemporary values…

他们的婚姻在传统和现代价值观之间保持着微妙平衡。

There was no other way to ensure that people would get the right balance of foods.

没有其他方法可以确保人们饮食均衡。

…the ecological balance of the forest.

森林的生态平衡

5.N-SING 单数名词（尤指冲突或比赛中的）局面，胜利天平 If you say that the balance tips in your favour, you start winning or succeeding, especially in a conflict or contest.

【搭配模式】：the N
…a powerful new gun which could tip the balance of the war in their favour…

将使他们在战争中占据优势的威力巨大的新型火炮

The balance continues to swing away from final examinations to continuous assessment.

期末考试渐渐被连续性评估所取代。

6.VERB 动词权衡；对比；斟酌 If you balance one thing against another, you consider its importance in relation to the other one.

【语法信息】：V n against n
She carefully tried to balance religious sensitivities against democratic freedom.

她谨慎地试图对宗教情感和民主自由两者作出权衡。

7.VERB 动词使（预算、经济等）平衡 If someone balances their budget or if a government balances the economy of a country, they make sure that the amount of money that is spent is not greater than the amount that is received.

【语法信息】：V n
He balanced his budgets by rigid control over public expenditure.

他通过严格控制公共开支保持预算平衡。

8.V-ERG 及物/不及物动词结算（账目）；（使）收支相等 If you balance your books or make them balance, you prove by calculation that the amount of money you have received is equal to the amount that you have spent.

【语法信息】：V n

【语法信息】：V
…teaching them to balance the books…

教他们结平账目

To make the books balance, spending must fall and taxes must rise.

为了使收支相等，必须减少支出，增加税收。

9.N-COUNT 可数名词（银行账户的）余额，余数，结存 The balance in your bank account is the amount of money you have in it.

【搭配模式】：usu with supp
I’d like to check the balance in my account please.

请查一下我的账户余额。

10.N-SING 单数名词（钱款的）剩余部分 The balance of an amount of money is what remains to be paid for something or what remains when part of the amount has been spent.

【搭配模式】：the N
They were due to pay the balance on delivery.

他们应该在货到时支付余额。

11.See also:bank balance;
12.PHRASE 短语悬而未决；待定 If something hangs in the balance, it is uncertain whether it will happen or continue.

【搭配模式】：PHR after v
The fate of a project which could revolutionise the use of computers in hospitals hangs in the balance.

可能给医院的计算机使用带来革命的项目仍然前途未明。

13.PHRASE 短语保持/失去平衡 If you keep your balance, for example when standing in a moving vehicle, you remain steady and do not fall over. If you lose your balance, you become unsteady and fall over.

【搭配模式】：V inflects
She was holding onto the rail to keep her balance…

她抓住扶手以保持平衡。

He swung around, almost losing his balance.

他蓦地转身，差点失去平衡。

14.PHRASE 短语（身体）失去平衡，几近跌倒 If you are off balance, you are in an unsteady position and about to fall.

【搭配模式】：PHR after v
A gust of wind knocked him off balance and he fell face down in the mud.

一阵大风刮得他失去平衡，脸朝下摔在泥里。

15.PHRASE 短语惊慌失措；迷惑不解 If you are thrown off balance by something, you are surprised or confused by it.

【搭配模式】：PHR after v
She was trying to behave as if his visit hadn’t thrown her off balance.

她尽力装作对他的造访并不吃惊。

16.PHRASE 短语权衡之后；全面考虑之后；总的来说 You can say on balance to indicate that you are stating an opinion after considering all the relevant facts or arguments.

【搭配模式】：PHR with cl
On balance he agreed with Christine.

总的来说，他同意克里斯蒂娜的意见。

相关词组：
balance out

1 balance /ˈbæləns/ noun
plural balances
1
[noncount] a : the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall（身体的）平衡
He held on to the rail for balance. = He held on to the rail to keep/maintain his balance.
他抓住扶手以保持身体平衡。
She had trouble keeping her balance as the boat rocked back and forth.
小船来回摇晃，她很难保持平衡。
The skater suddenly lost his balance and fell.
滑冰者突然失去平衡，摔倒了。
Another skater bumped into him and knocked/threw him off balance.
另一个滑冰者撞到他身上，使他失去了平衡。
◊ In figurative use, to knock/throw someone off balance or keep someone off balance is to make someone feel unsure about how to behave or what to expect.（用作比喻）不知所措
He was surprised and thrown off balance by her strong personality.
她的个性之强令他诧异，不知如何应对。
The sudden change in the schedule knocked me off balance.
日程突然改变让我不知所措。
The author keeps her readers off balance by always changing the subject.
这个作者总在变换她的话题，把读者弄得云里雾里。
b : the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling平衡能力
Gymnasts need flexibility and balance.
体操运动员要具有柔韧性和平衡能力。
She has a good sense of balance.
她的平衡感很不错。
2
[singular] : a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance平衡；均衡
To provide balance in her news story, she interviewed members of both political parties.
为使新闻报道不偏不倚，她对两个政党的成员都进行了采访。
Temperature changes could upset the delicate balance of life in the forest.
气温变化可能会打乱森林脆弱的生态平衡。
To lose weight you need the proper/right balance of diet and exercise.
你想减肥就需要注意饮食和运动的合理平衡。
The food had a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
这种食品很好地融合了甜和辣两种味道。
He needs to achieve/create/strike a better balance between his work life and his family life. [=he needs to spend less time at work and more time with his family] 他需要更好地平衡他的事业和家庭生活。
He’s trying to keep his work life and his family life in balance. = He’s trying to keep his work life in balance with his family life. [=he’s trying to give a proper of amount of time and attention to both his work life and his family life] 他正在努力使他的事业和家庭生活保持平衡。
It’s important to keep your life in balance.
保持你的生活平衡很重要。
His work life and his family life are out of balance. = His work life is out of balance with his family life.
他的事业和他的家庭生活失衡了。
If these ingredients are out of balance [=not used in good or correct amounts], the dish will not taste good.
如果这些调料的用量掌握不当，菜的味道就不会好。
The death of his wife threw/sent his life out of balance.
妻子的去世使他的生活失去了平衡。
3
a [count] : the amount of money in a bank account账户结存；账户余额
He has a comfortable/healthy/hefty bank balance. [=he has plenty of money in the bank] 他有很多银行存款。
You must maintain a minimum balance of $1,000 [=you must keep at least $1,000] in your bank account.
你的银行账户至少要有1000美元的余额。
b [count] : the amount of money that still needs to be paid结欠：差额
What are the unpaid balances on your credit cards?
你的信用卡有多少应付欠款？
The bill was $500 and we’ve received $400, so the balance (of the bill) is $100.
账单是500美元，我们已收400美元，因此还差100美元。
c the balance : something that remains or is left over after other things have been done or used剩余部分
We planned to stay there for the balance [=the rest, the remainder] of the summer.
我们打算在那儿度过余夏。
Although the beginning is funny, the balance of the book is very serious.
这本书的开头部分很有趣，但后面的内容很严肃。
4
[count] : a device that measures weight and shows how heavy things are : scale天平；秤 — see also checks and balances
in the balance
◊ If something (such as your future) hangs in the balance or is in the balance, it is not certain but will soon be known or decided.（未来）不明朗；（事情）未定，悬而未决
Our future hangs in the balance as we await their decision. [=our future depends on their decision; their decision will control our future] 我们的未来尚不可知，取决于他们的决定。
With his job in the balance, he went to ask his boss for a raise.
尽管有可能导致饭碗不保，他还是去找了老板要求加薪
on balance
: with all things considered : in general总的说来
The meeting went well on balance.
会议总的说来进展不错
Although our lives are difficult now, I believe that on balance we are becoming stronger people.
尽管现在我们的生活很艰难，但我认为总的说来我们的民族正在变得更加强大。
tip the balance
— see 1tip
2 balance /ˈbæləns/ verb
balances; balanced; balancing
1
: to make (something, such as a plate or your body) steady by keeping weight equal on all sides使平衡
[+ object] — usually + on
The waiters balanced the food on large trays.
服务生把食物均匀地放在大托盘上。
She learned to walk while balancing a book on her head.
她学习把一本书平放在头顶上走路。
Can you balance a spoon on your nose?
你能把一个勺子平放在你的鼻子上吗？
[no object] I find it difficult to balance on one foot.
我发现单脚站立很难保持平衡。
He had trouble balancing on his skis.
他在滑雪板上很难保持平衡。
He helped his daughter balance on her bicycle before she started peddling.
他在女儿开始蹬脚蹬之前，帮她在自行车上保持平衡。
— see also balancing act at 1act
2
a [+ object] : to adjust (an account or budget) so that the amount of money available is more than or equal to the amount of money that has been spent使（账户的借方和贷方）平衡；使（预算）平衡
The legislature is still trying to balance the state’s budget.
立法机构仍在努力使该州预算保持平衡。
a balanced budget
平衡的预算
b : to check and make adjustments to financial records so that they are accurate结平（账户）；销（账）
[+ object] He balances his checkbook every month.
他每月都结算他的支票簿。
The company hasn’t done a good job balancing the books. [=keeping a record of the money it spends and earns] 这家公司没能结平账目。
[no object] Something’s wrong: the books don’t balance.
出问题了：账目没有结平。
3
[+ object] : to make (different or opposite things) equal in strength or importance使（力量或重要性）均衡
She’s able to balance her career with her family life. = She balances work and family.
她能够做到事业与家庭兼顾。
The group is balanced between new and old members. [=the group had an equal number of new and old members] 这组新老成员的人数相等。
— see also balance out 2 (below)
4
[+ object] : to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc.抵消；相抵
Serve black coffee to help balance the sweetness of the dessert.
来杯不加奶的咖啡解解甜点的腻。
His quickness will balance [=compensate for, make up for] the other fighter’s greater strength.
他的敏捷将使他可以与力量更大的对手相抗衡。
The movie’s serious subject matter is balanced [=offset] with humor.
这部电影的幽默掩盖了其严肃的主题。
His sadness was balanced by memories of happier days.
回忆昔日的快乐时光冲淡了他的忧伤。
— see also balance out 1 (below)
5
[+ object] : to think about (different things) and decide which is better or more important — usually + against or with衡量；权衡
Their fears must be balanced [=weighed] against the need for change.
必须将他们的畏惧心理与改变的必要性进行权衡。
A national government must balance [=compare] the needs of individuals with/against the needs of the entire country.
一国政府必须权衡个人需求和整个国家的需求。
They’ll have to balance the risks with the rewards. [=they’ll have to decide if the possible good results are worth the possible bad results] 他们必须要权衡一下风险和回报
balance out [phrasal verb] 1
balance out (something) or balance (something) out : to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc.抵消；相抵
Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
来杯不加奶的咖啡解解甜点的腻。
His quickness will balance out [=compensate for, make up for] the other fighter’s greater strength.
他的敏捷将使他可以与力量更大的对手相抗衡。
The discount balances out the shipping charge. = The discount and the shipping charge balance each other out. [=the shipping charge and the discount together equal zero] 折扣与运费相抵。
— see also 2balance 4 (above)
2
: to be or become equal or even（与…）相等，不相上下
The good times and the bad times balanced out [=evened out] in the end.
顺境与逆境最终相抵。
— see also 2balance 3 (above)