unbalanced
/ˌʌnˈbælənst/ (bre, ipa) · [ənbˈælənst] /ˌʌnˈbælənst/ (ame, ipa) · [ənbˈælənst] /ˌən-ˈba-lən(t)st How to pronounce unbalanced (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unbalanced — 形容詞
- unbalancedpositive
- more unbalancedcomparative
- most unbalancedsuperlative
1. not standing or resting in a steady way, so that something may tip over, slide,
不穩的
物體不穩固，容易傾倒
not standing or resting in a steady way, so that something may tip over, slide, or fall.
The stack of plates on the wooden counter looked unbalanced and about to topple.
木頭櫃檯上那疊盤子看起來很不穩，好像隨時會倒下來。
Asher tried to carry three coffee cups at once, and his tray felt dangerously unbalanced.
Asher 試著一次拿三杯咖啡，托盤變得非常不穩，讓他很緊張。
unbalanced + inanimate subject (tray, stack, pile)
The gardener set the ladder on uneven ground, making it unbalanced and unsafe to climb.
園丁把梯子放在不平的地面上，梯子因此不穩，爬上去不安全。
Bilal climbed onto the unbalanced pile of boxes to reach the top shelf.
Bilal 爬上那堆不穩的紙箱，想拿到最上層的架子。
- unsteady
suggests movement or shaking; a ladder can be both unsteady and unbalanced
- wobbly
more informal; describes something that moves from side to side
- off-balance
suggests the object has lost its centre of gravity
用法筆記
Describes physical objects or positions. Distinguish from sense 3 (BIASED), which describes unfair judgments rather than physical instability.
常見錯誤
2. describing a person whose thinking or behaviour has become very unusual or confu
精神失常
精神狀態異常，無法正常思考或行為
describing a person whose thinking or behaviour has become very unusual or confused, often because of a mental health condition that affects their daily life.
After her job loss, Sirin became unbalanced and talked loudly to herself on the bus.
Sirin 在失業之後精神失常，在公車上大聲自言自語。
become + unbalanced (change of state)
The neighbours worried the shopkeeper was unbalanced when he began shouting at strangers all night.
鄰居們擔心那個雜貨店老闆精神失常，因為他整晚對著陌生人吼叫。
The court decided that the woman was unbalanced and ordered her to receive medical care.
法院判定那名女子精神失常，並命令她接受醫療照護。
Shanti volunteered at a clinic that helped unbalanced people find safe housing and regular treatment.
Shanti 在一間診所當志工，協助精神失常的人找到安全的住所和定期治療。
用法筆記
In modern English, this term is considered informal and sometimes insensitive. More neutral alternatives include 'having a mental health condition' or 'experiencing a mental health crisis.' Avoid in formal or clinical writing.
常見錯誤
3. not treating all sides equally, so that a situation, report, or opinion becomes
不公正的
偏向一方，未能公平對待所有面向
not treating all sides equally, so that a situation, report, or opinion becomes unfair because one aspect is given more attention than it deserves.
The newspaper article gave an unbalanced view of the election by ignoring the main issues.
那篇報紙文章忽略了主要議題，對選舉提出了不公正的觀點。
unbalanced + view/report/account/coverage
Zuri thought the teacher's grading was unbalanced because she always favoured the same students.
Zuri 覺得老師的評分不公正，因為她總是偏袒同樣的幾位學生。
The documentary came across as unbalanced because it only showed one side of the argument.
那部紀錄片顯得不公正，因為它只呈現了爭論的其中一方。
Critics said the report offered an unbalanced judgment of the new education policy.
評論家認為這份報告對新的教育政策做出了不公正的判斷。
Nellie refused to publish the story until the unbalanced parts were removed.
Nellie 拒絕在那篇報導中不公正的部分被刪除之前發表它。
用法筆記
Common with nouns like 'view,' 'report,' 'account,' or 'coverage.' Frequently used in discussions of media, criticism, and evaluation. Distinguish from sense 1 (UNSTEADY), which describes physical objects, not opinions.
常見錯誤
4. describing a way of eating that does not provide the right variety or amounts of
營養不均
飲食中缺乏均衡的營養成分
describing a way of eating that does not provide the right variety or amounts of different foods that the body needs to stay healthy.
Sofie's meals were unbalanced because she only ate bread and cheese every day.
Sofie 的三餐營養不均，因為她每天都只吃麵包和起司。
unbalanced + meal/diet/eating habits (food context)
Tariro's lunchbox held only potato chips and cookies — a completely unbalanced meal.
Tariro 的午餐盒裡只裝了洋芋片和餅乾——這完全是營養不均的一餐。
The doctor told Walid his eating habits were unbalanced and needed more vegetables.
醫生告訴 Walid，他的飲食習慣營養不均，需要多吃蔬菜。
Mia tried to fix her unbalanced diet by adding fresh fruit and fish each day.
Mia 試圖改善營養不均的飲食，每天加入新鮮水果和魚。
- balanced
having the right mix of nutrients
- nutritious
providing the substances the body needs
用法筆記
Almost always used with nouns about food (diet, meal, eating habits). Not used to describe a single food item — a piece of cake is not 'unbalanced,' but a diet consisting only of cake is.
常見錯誤
5. describing financial records in which the total money received does not match th
借貸失衡
帳目中收入與支出金額不符
describing financial records in which the total money received does not match the total money spent or owed.
The company's books were unbalanced, showing more spending than income for three months.
該公司的帳目借貸失衡，連續三個月支出都超過收入。
unbalanced + books/ledger/accounts (financial records)
Paloma discovered an unbalanced account where payments did not match the receipts.
Paloma 發現一個借貸失衡的帳戶，付款金額與收據不一致。
The accountant fixed the unbalanced ledger by finding the missing invoice from last month.
會計師找到了上個月遺漏的發票，修正了這本借貸失衡的分類帳。
The night-shift cashier noticed the unbalanced register and called the manager.
值大夜班的收銀員注意到收銀機借貸失衡，於是打電話給經理。
- out of balance
phrase used in accounting; more common than 'unbalanced'
- incorrect
general; does not specify the nature of the error
- balanced
where credits and debits match exactly
- reconciled
checked and corrected so that all amounts agree
用法筆記
Restricted to financial and accounting contexts. The noun 'unbalance' (a discrepancy in accounts) is occasionally used alongside this adjective in business writing.