Word
counterbalanced
抵消；使平衡
核心释义
offset or neutralize something by an opposing force or effect
对...起平衡作用；抵消( counterbalance的过去式和过去分词 )
用法In use
The team counterbalanced the heavy load on one side by adding weights to the other.
用法提示：counterbalanced 是及物动词 counterbalance 的过去式，表示“抵消”，在此句中作谓语。
The spicy sauce was counterbalanced by a dollop of sour cream.
用法提示：counterbalanced 是及物动词的过去分词，用于被动语态，表示“被抵消”。
Regular practice has counterbalanced his lack of natural talent.
用法提示：counterbalanced 是及物动词的过去分词，用于现在完成时，表示“已经抵消”。
be counterbalanced by + noun phrase
The high cost of living is counterbalanced by the excellent quality of life.
高昂的生活成本被卓越的生活质量所抵消。
be counterbalanced with + noun phrase
注意'with'强调使用某物来平衡，而'by'强调平衡的主体。
The bitter taste is counterbalanced with a hint of sweetness.
苦味被一丝甜味所平衡。
Verb forms
base counterbalance · third person counterbalances · -ing counterbalancing · past counterbalanced · past participle counterbalanced
及物动词，常用于被动语态
常见错误Common mistakes
易错句子The budget deficit was counterbalanced a tax increase.正确表达The budget deficit was counterbalanced by a tax increase.
在被动语态中，动作的执行者需要用介词 by 引出。中文常省略介词，导致学习者遗漏 by。
易错句子The positive aspects are counterbalanced with the negative ones.正确表达The positive aspects are counterbalanced by the negative ones.
表示“被……抵消”时，应用介词 by 而非 with。with 通常表示伴随或工具，而 by 表示施动者。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- balanced
- 平衡的，均衡的 · balanced强调两端等重或相等，而counterbalanced强调用一个相反的力量来抵消或中和。
- counteracted
- 对抗，抵消 · counteracted多指通过直接对抗来削弱或消除效果，counterbalanced强调通过施加等量反向力来达到稳定。
词族Word family
- counterbalance
- 抵消；平衡力 · v./n.
- counterbalancing
- 起平衡作用的；平衡 · adj./n.
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
这是动词 counterbalance 的过去式和过去分词形式，不是独立的形容词，常用于完成时或被动语态。
Dictionary facts from AI_FALLBACK, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.