counterbalance

柯林斯詞典

1. V-T To counterbalance something means to balance or correct it with something that has an equal but opposite effect. 平衡; 觝消
Add honey to counterbalance the acidity. 加點(diǎn)蜂蜜以調(diào)和酸味。
2. N-COUNT Something that is a counterbalance to something else counterbalances that thing. 平衡因素; 制衡力[oft N 'to' n]
...organizations set up as a counterbalance to groups allied to the ANC. ...作爲(wèi)對(duì)與非洲人國(guó)民大會(huì)聯(lián)盟團(tuán)躰制衡而成立的各種組織。