counterbalanceKK [ˋkaʊntɚˏbæləns] /ˈkaʊntɚˌbæləns/發音counter- 反對、相對+balance 平衡→從相反方向加以平衡展開收合counter-字首反對、相對balance單字平衡字面：從相反方向加以平衡用相反方向的力量使兩邊平衡，即抗衡、抵銷。名詞1抗衡力量、制衡力量A strong opposition party acts as a counterbalance to government power.強大的反對黨是政府權力的制衡力量。2平衡重、配重The crane uses a heavy block as a counterbalance at the rear.這台起重機後方用一塊重物作為配重。動詞1抵銷、彌補Rising exports helped counterbalance the drop in local sales.出口成長有助於抵銷國內銷售的下滑。2使平衡、抗衡The weight on one side is counterbalanced by three smaller blocks.一側的重量由三塊較小的重物來平衡。