counterbalance

n.平衡；平衡力

v.抵销；使平衡

The two weights counterbalance each other. 那两个秤锤互成平衡。

He took two days off to counterbalance the overtime the week before. 他休了两天假以抵消前星期加的班。

The boy's earnest effort counterbalance his slowness at learning. 这孩子孜孜不倦的努力抵消了他学习的迟钝。

The man used his weight to counterbalance the load and prevent it from slipping. 那人以身体平衡他的负荷物以免滑落。