balance

天平；秤

平衡

均衡

收支差额；余额

权衡；对比

（使）平稳

（使）（重量、重要性或影响）均衡

使收支平衡

balance

a weighing device, generally consisting of a horizontal beam pivoted at its centre, from the ends of which two pans are suspended. The substance to be weighed is placed in one pan and known weights are placed in the other until the beam returns to the horizontalSee microbalance

an imagined device for assessing events, actions, motives, etc, in relation to each other (esp in the phrases weigh in the balance, hang in the balance)

a state of equilibrium

something that brings about such a state

equilibrium of the body; steadiness

emotional stability; calmness of mind

harmony in the parts of a whole

the act of weighing factors, quantities, etc, against each other

the power to influence or control

something that remains or is left

equality of debit and credit totals in an account.a difference between such totals

the state of a chemical equation in which the number, kind, electrical charges, etc, of the atoms on opposite sides are equal

a balancing movement

short for spring balance

to weigh in or as if in a balance

to be or come into equilibrium

to bring into or hold in equilibrium

to assess or compare the relative weight, importance, etc, of

to act so as to equalize; be equal to

to compose or arrange so as to create a state of harmony

to bring (a chemical or mathematical equation) into balance

to compute the credit and debit totals of (an account) in order to determine the difference.to equalize the credit and debit totals of (an account) by making certain entries.to settle or adjust (an account) by paying any money due

(of a business account, balance sheet, etc) to have the debit and credit totals equal

to match or counter (one's dancing partner or his or her steps) by moving towards and away from him or her