COUNTERBALANCE


Meaning of COUNTERBALANCE in English

■ noun 'kaʊntəˌbal(ə)ns

1》 a weight that balances another.

2》 a factor having the opposite effect to that of another, preventing it from exercising a disproportionate influence.

■ verb ˌkaʊntə'bal(ə)ns be a ~ to.

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