disequilibrium

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disequilibrium — 名詞

1. a state in which different parts of a system or situation are not in proper prop

1.名詞C1
釋義

失衡

系統或狀況中各部分失去平衡

a state in which different parts of a system or situation are not in proper proportion to one another, leading to instability

例句

The sudden rise in oil prices caused a serious disequilibrium in the global economy.

油價突然上漲導致全球經濟嚴重失衡。

disequilibrium + in + [economic system]

Nikhil's financial records showed a temporary disequilibrium between his income and expenses.

Nikhil 的財務紀錄顯示他的收支之間暫時失衡。

常見搭配
  • economic disequilibrium
  • market disequilibrium
  • structural disequilibrium
  • prolonged disequilibrium
  • temporary disequilibrium
  • disequilibrium in the economy
  • disequilibrium between supply and demand
  • a state of disequilibrium
  • a period of disequilibrium
同義詞
  • imbalance

    more common and less formal; used for physical, personal, and abstract situations

  • instability

    focuses on the tendency to change or fail; common in politics and engineering

  • disparity

    emphasises inequality or difference between comparable things (wealth, opportunity, status)

  • asymmetry

    refers specifically to lack of symmetry or correspondence; common in design, mathematics, international relations

反義詞
  • equilibrium

    the state of balance or stability, especially in formal or technical contexts

  • balance

    more general term for a state of equal distribution or harmony

文法句型

disequilibrium + in + [system/area]

a state/period of disequilibrium

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal, academic, or technical contexts (economics, ecology, physiology, social sciences). Although uncountable, it often appears with the indefinite article 'a' (e.g. 'a disequilibrium in the market'). Do not use for physical sensations of dizziness or personal emotional states — 'imbalance' or 'instability' work better in those cases.

常見錯誤

The scale showed disequilibrium between the two weights.
The scale showed an imbalance between the two weights.
'disequilibrium' describes a systemic state, not a physical measurement.
She felt disequilibrium after the roller-coaster ride.
She felt dizzy after the roller-coaster ride.
'disequilibrium' is not used for personal physical sensations of dizziness.

同根字

  • equilibrium
    名詞C1
  • equilibria
    名詞C2
  • disequilibrate
    動詞C2
  • non-equilibrium
    形容詞C2

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常用片語

  • state of disequilibrium
  • period of disequilibrium
  • disequilibrium in the market
  • correct a disequilibrium

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