balancing
balancing — 名詞
1. the ability to stay steady and not fall, or the act of keeping yourself or an ob
平衡力
身體保持穩定的能力
the ability to stay steady and not fall, or the act of keeping yourself or an object in a stable position, especially when this is difficult
Chidi lost his balance and fell off the bicycle when the front wheel hit a stone.
奇迪失去平衡，前輪撞到石頭時從腳踏車上摔了下來。
collocation: lose one's balance
Rohan practices balancing on one foot every morning to strengthen his leg muscles.
羅罕每天早上練習單腳站立平衡來強化腿部肌肉。
gerund: practice + balancing
Practicing balancing exercises can help older adults avoid serious falls and injuries.
練習平衡運動可以幫助年長者避免嚴重跌倒和受傷。
The Watanabe children practiced balancing on a fallen log in the park after school.
渡邊家的孩子放學後在公園裡練習在一根倒下的木頭上保持平衡。
In beginner yoga classes, mastering balancing in tree pose takes weeks of practice.
在初級瑜伽課中，掌握樹式的平衡技巧需要數週的練習。
- equilibrium
more formal and scientific; describes a state rather than an active skill
- stability
focuses on the result of not moving or falling, not the action itself
- instability
the state of being likely to fall or move uncontrollably
文法句型
balancing + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs like 'lose', 'keep', 'maintain', and 'practice'. The gerund 'balancing' is used for the activity or skill (practicing balancing), while the noun 'balance' is used for the state or quality (good balance, lost his balance). Can act as a modifier before nouns (balancing act, balancing exercise).
2. the process of adjusting the relative volume of different sounds, instruments, o
聲道平衡
音響系統的聲音分配
the process of adjusting the relative volume of different sounds, instruments, or audio channels in a sound system or recording
Nora adjusted the balance on the car stereo so the bass was not too loud.
諾拉調整了車用音響的聲音平衡，讓低音不會太大聲。
collocation: adjust the balance
The sound engineer spent an hour on the balancing between the lead singer's microphone and the band's instruments.
音響工程師花了一小時調整主唱麥克風與樂團樂器之間的聲音平衡。
gerund: balancing between [X] and [Y]
This music app has a simple balancing feature that lets you control the left and right speakers separately.
這個音樂應用程式有簡單的平衡功能，讓你可以分別控制左右喇叭。
Hana thought the balance was wrong because the violins were much quieter than the cellos.
哈娜覺得聲音平衡有問題，因為小提琴的聲音比大提琴小很多。
- sound mixing
a broader term that includes adjusting other audio properties besides volume
文法句型
the balancing of [sounds/channels]
audio balancing
用法筆記
Often used in the context of audio equipment, recording studios, and music production. The noun 'balance' refers to the state or setting of relative volume levels, while the gerund 'balancing' describes the activity of adjusting them.
3. the act of carefully comparing different facts, opinions, or possibilities befor
權衡
比較各項因素後做決定
the act of carefully comparing different facts, opinions, or possibilities before deciding what to do
After a careful balancing of all the arguments, the committee voted to approve the new policy.
仔細權衡所有論點之後，委員會投票通過了這項新政策。
collocation: careful balancing of
The judge called the ruling a difficult balancing of public rights and personal privacy.
法官形容這個判決是在大眾權益和個人隱私之間做出困難的權衡。
pattern: balancing of [X] and [Y]
Choosing a university requires a balancing of factors such as cost, location, and course quality.
選擇大學需要在學費、地點和課程品質等因素之間進行權衡。
The doctor did a careful balancing of the risks and benefits before recommending the surgery.
醫師在建議進行手術之前，仔細權衡了風險和益處。
- weighing up
more informal; common in British English
- consideration
focuses on the thinking step, not the comparison between options
文法句型
the balancing of [considerations/factors]
a balancing of [X] and [Y]
用法筆記
Commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as law, business, medicine, and policy. The phrase 'a balancing act' describes a situation where you must manage competing priorities.
常見錯誤
4. a device with two flat dishes hanging from a horizontal bar, used to measure wei
天平
用兩個托盤比較重量的儀器
a device with two flat dishes hanging from a horizontal bar, used to measure weight by placing an object in one dish and known weights in the other
The chemistry teacher used an old brass balance to show how different metals compare in weight.
化學老師用一台老舊的黃銅天平來展示不同金屬的重量差異。
collocation: balance (weighing device)
Before digital scales became popular, shopkeepers used a balancing scale with metal weights to measure flour and sugar.
在電子秤普及之前，店家使用附有金屬砝碼的盤秤來秤量麵粉和糖。
pattern: balancing scale with [object]
The museum displays a wooden balance from the 1800s that traders used to weigh spices at the market.
博物館展示一台1800年代的木製天平，過去商人在市集用它來秤香料。
An old balancing scale sat in the corner of the pharmacy, ready for measuring dried herbs.
老藥房的角落裡擺著一台老舊的盤秤，用來秤量乾燥藥草。
- scale
the modern, more common term for any weighing device
- weighing scale
clearer and more commonly used in everyday English
文法句型
a balancing + noun
用法筆記
This sense is historical or technical. In everyday modern English, 'scale' or 'weighing scale' is far more common. The device itself is called a 'balance' (not 'balancing'), though 'balancing scale' is also used. Learners may encounter this sense in science textbooks or historical descriptions.
5. the process of managing money so that the amount you spend does not go beyond th
預算管理
讓支出不超過收入的財務管理
the process of managing money so that the amount you spend does not go beyond the amount you have or receive
The monthly balancing of the household budget helps the Watanabe family save for their summer trip.
每月調整家庭預算有助於渡邊一家為夏季旅行存錢。
collocation: balancing of the [budget/accounts]
Roya's weekly balancing of her accounts helps her catch any mistakes before they add up.
羅雅每週結算帳目，有助於在錯誤累積之前及早發現。
gerund: weekly balancing of [accounts]
The government's annual balancing of spending and tax income is a complex task involving many departments.
政府每年在支出和稅收之間取得平衡是一項涉及許多部門的複雜任務。
Proper balancing of a small business's cash flow can mean the difference between survival and bankruptcy.
妥善管理小型企業的現金流可能決定公司能否繼續經營。
- budgeting
more general; focuses on planning how to spend money, not just matching income to expenses
- reconciliation
a technical accounting term for matching two sets of records
文法句型
the balancing of [budget/accounts]
financial balancing
用法筆記
Often used with possessive nouns or 'of' structures (the balancing of the company's accounts). For personal contexts, the verb form 'balance' (e.g., 'she balances her budget every week') is more idiomatic than using the gerund noun.
balancing — 動詞
- balancingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- balancings3rd person singular
- balancinging-ing form
- balancingedpast simple
1. to keep yourself or something in a steady position so that it does not fall, or
保持平衡
讓自己或物體不倒下
to keep yourself or something in a steady position so that it does not fall, or to be in such a position
The food delivery driver was balancing a tall stack of pizza boxes on one hand while ringing the doorbell.
那位外送員一手託著一大疊披薩盒保持平衡，另一手按門鈴。
transitive: balancing [object] on [body part]
Shirin carefully balanced the book on her head while walking across the room during drama rehearsal.
希琳在學校的話劇排練中小心地把書頂在頭上走過房間。
The waiter balanced three plates of pasta along his arm as he moved between the crowded tables.
服務生沿著手臂托住三盤義大利麵，在擠滿客人的餐桌之間穿梭。
Little Theo balanced on the curb with both arms out, pretending the street was a river full of crocodiles.
小提歐在路緣上張開雙臂保持平衡，假裝馬路是一條充滿鱷魚的河流。
The dancer balanced on one toe for several seconds while the audience watched in silence.
舞者用單腳腳尖站立了好幾秒鐘，觀眾靜靜地看著。
文法句型
balance + object
balance + on/preposition
be balancing + noun
用法筆記
When used transitively, the object is the thing kept steady. When used intransitively, the subject is the person or thing maintaining its own stability. Often followed by 'on' to specify the surface.
常見錯誤
2. to give equal or appropriate attention, time, or importance to several different
兼顧
同時處理多項事務
to give equal or appropriate attention, time, or importance to several different activities or aspects of life at the same time
As a single parent, Caleb has to balance a full-time job with looking after two young children.
身為單親家長，凱勒必須兼顧全職工作和照顧兩個年幼的孩子。
pattern: balance [X] with [Y]
Adina finds it hard to balance her schoolwork, her part-time job at the cafe, and time with friends.
阿迪娜覺得很難同時兼顧學業、咖啡廳的兼職工作和與朋友相處的時間。
pattern: balance [X], [Y], and [Z]
The project manager must balance the clients' demands with the limited resources available to her team.
專案經理必須在客戶的需求與團隊有限的資源之間取得平衡。
Many working parents struggle to balance their career goals and their children's after-school activities.
許多在職父母努力在事業目標和孩子們的課後活動之間取得平衡。
A healthy diet balances proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables to give you all the nutrients you need.
健康的飲食均衡攝取蛋白質、碳水化合物和蔬菜，提供你所需的全部營養素。
文法句型
balance + noun + and/with + noun
balance + between + noun + and + noun
用法筆記
This sense is the most common figurative use of 'balance.' The object is typically a list of two or more competing items connected by 'and' or 'with.' 'Between' is also used: 'balance between work and play.'
常見錯誤
3. to organize the financial records of a company, organization, or government so t
結算帳目
讓公司或機構收支相等
to organize the financial records of a company, organization, or government so that the total amount spent does not exceed the total amount received
The finance officer balanced the company accounts at the end of every month before submitting the report.
財務主管每個月底都要結算公司帳目，然後提交報告。
collocation: balance the [accounts/books]
If the city council cannot balance its budget next year, it will have to cut library services.
如果市議會明年無法平衡預算，就必須削減圖書館服務。
collocation: balance a budget
The accountant spent a whole week balancing the company books after the busy holiday shopping season.
會計師在繁忙的假期購物季結束後花了一整週來結算公司帳目。
The new finance director promised to balance the school district's budget within eighteen months.
新任財務總監承諾在十八個月內平衡學區的預算。
- overspend
to spend more than the budget allows
文法句型
balance + a/the budget
balance + accounts/books
用法筆記
Common object nouns are 'budget,' 'accounts,' and 'books.' This sense is used primarily in formal or business contexts. For personal finance, sense 4 (making ends meet) is more appropriate.
4. to manage your personal or household finances so that the money you have is enou
量入為出
使收入足夠支付開銷
to manage your personal or household finances so that the money you have is enough to pay for the things you need
After losing her job, Sari struggled to balance her rent and grocery bills with the little savings she had left.
失業後，薩里很難靠僅存的一點積蓄同時應付房租和購買日用品的開銷。
pattern: balance [expenses] with [income]
Many families in this neighborhood find it hard to balance their monthly expenses against their salaries.
這個社區的許多家庭發現很難用薪水來應付每月的各項開支。
Ife balanced her part-time earnings carefully to cover her tuition fees and still keep enough money for food.
伊費仔細計算兼職的收入，以便支付學費後還有足夠的錢買食物。
With rising electricity costs, the Okafor family is finding it harder each month to balance their home budget.
隨著電費不斷上漲，歐卡佛一家每個月要平衡家庭開支變得越來越困難。
- make ends meet
an idiomatic phrase meaning to have just enough money to live on
- get by
informal; means to manage with what you have, not specifically about balancing
文法句型
balance + [expenses/costs] + with/and + [income/salary]
用法筆記
This sense focuses on personal or household finance rather than formal accounting. It often appears with 'struggle to,' 'hard to,' or 'difficult to' because it describes a challenging situation. Unlike sense 3, this does not involve formal accounts or professional bookkeeping.