balanced
gb/bˈælənst/ us/bˈælənst/
B1
Anglais
kiegyensúlyozott, egyensúlyban van, egyensúlyoz, stabil, egyenletesen elosztott, kiegyenlített, egyenlegben van, nullszaldós, rendezett, egyensúlyban tart, mérlegel, egyeztet, kiegyensúlyoz
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [diet/meal/lifestyle]
She tries to cook balanced meals during the week.
Hét közben igyekszik kiegyensúlyozott ételeket készíteni.
A balanced diet includes plenty of vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
A kiegyensúlyozott étrend bőven tartalmaz zöldséget, fehérjeforrásokat és teljes kiőrlésű gabonát.
The program promotes a balanced lifestyle, not extreme workouts.
Exemples pédagogiques
I want to eat a balanced diet.
Kiegyensúlyozott étrendet szeretnék követni.
This meal is balanced and healthy.
Ez az étel kiegyensúlyozott és egészséges.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often use *balanced* when they mean *equal*; for food, it usually means a good mix, not the same amount of each food.
Sens
healthy and in good proportion
Collocations
balanced diet
|balanced meal
|balanced nutrition
|balanced lifestyle
|balanced breakfast
|balanced plate
|balanced intake
|balanced eating
|balanced routine
|balanced plan
Synonymes
well-rounded (Emphasizes having a good range of elements.)
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healthy (Focuses on good for your body rather than proportion.)
Antonymes
unbalanced (Lacking important elements or having too much of one thing.)
Thèmes
food
|health
|daily_life
Définition
healthy because it has the right mix of things.
Containing the right amounts of different things so that the whole is healthy, sensible, or effective, especially in relation to food, activity, or lifestyle.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [view/report/account/assessment]
The documentary gives a balanced view of the issue.
A dokumentumfilm kiegyensúlyozott képet ad a kérdésről.
We need a balanced assessment, not a sales pitch.
Kiegyensúlyozott értékelésre van szükségünk, nem reklámszövegre.
Her article was critical, but it was balanced and well researched.
Exemples pédagogiques
He gave a balanced opinion.
Kiegyensúlyozott véleményt fogalmazott meg.
The report is balanced and fair.
A jelentés kiegyensúlyozott és korrekt.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse *balanced* with *neutral*: a balanced view can still have a conclusion, but it considers evidence and different sides.
Sens
fair and considering both sides
Collocations
balanced view
|balanced report
|balanced account
|balanced assessment
|balanced coverage
|balanced perspective
|balanced approach
|balanced argument
|balanced discussion
|balanced opinion
Synonymes
objective (Stresses basing judgments on facts rather than feelings.)
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even-handed (Emphasizes treating sides or people equally.)
Antonymes
biased (Clearly favors one side.)
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one-sided (Shows only one perspective.)
Thèmes
media
|education
|society
|communication
Définition
fair; it looks at different sides.
Giving equal or appropriate attention to different opinions, needs, or aspects of a subject; not one-sided.
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [person/individual]
He’s generally a balanced person, even under stress.
Általában kiegyensúlyozott ember, még stresszhelyzetben is.
Try to stay balanced and focus on what you can control.
Próbáld megőrizni a lelki egyensúlyodat, és arra koncentrálj, amit irányítani tudsz.
She seemed calm and balanced throughout the crisis.
Exemples pédagogiques
She is balanced and calm.
Kiegyensúlyozott és nyugodt.
I want to be more balanced.
Szeretnék kiegyensúlyozottabb lenni.
Erreur fréquente :
In this sense, *balanced* describes a person’s emotions or thinking, not their physical ability to stand steadily.
Sens
emotionally stable and sensible
Collocations
balanced person
|emotionally balanced
|balanced temperament
|balanced character
|balanced mind
|balanced outlook
|well-balanced individual
|balanced attitude
|balanced response
|balanced judgment
Synonymes
stable (General term for not changing suddenly or dramatically.)
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level-headed (Emphasizes calm, sensible thinking under pressure.)
Antonymes
unstable (Likely to change suddenly or behave unpredictably.)
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erratic (Unpredictable in behavior or mood.)
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|psychology
Définition
calm and not easily upset.
Mentally and emotionally steady; able to think clearly and respond calmly rather than reacting in an extreme way.
B1
4
Schéma d’usage :
balanced on [something]
The glass was balanced on the edge of the sink.
A pohár a mosogató szélén egyensúlyozott.
He held the ladder so it stayed balanced and safe.
Tartotta a létrát, hogy az stabilan és biztonságosan álljon.
The sculpture looks delicate, but it’s perfectly balanced.
Exemples pédagogiques
The box is balanced on the chair.
A doboz a széken egyensúlyoz.
She stood balanced on one foot.
Fél lábon egyensúlyozott.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse *balanced* where *steady* is more natural (e.g., 'a steady table'). *Balanced* often suggests careful positioning.
Sens
steady and not likely to fall
Collocations
balanced on one leg
|balanced on the edge
|perfectly balanced
|carefully balanced
|balanced position
|balanced posture
|balanced stance
|balanced load
|balanced weight
|balanced platform
Synonymes
steady (More general; not moving or shaking.)
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stable (Emphasizes not tipping or falling.)
Antonymes
unsteady (Not firm; likely to wobble or fall.)
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wobbly (Shaking or moving from side to side.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|sports
|physics
Définition
steady; not falling over.
In a position where weight is evenly supported so that something does not tip, fall, or wobble.
B2
5
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [team/workload/mix]
It’s a balanced team, with strong defense and attack.
Ez egy kiegyensúlyozott csapat, erős védelemmel és támadójátékkal.
We’re trying to create a more balanced workload across the group.
Igyekszünk egyenletesebben elosztani a munkaterhelést a csoporton belül.
The design feels balanced, with no single element taking over.
Exemples pédagogiques
The game was balanced.
A játék kiegyensúlyozott volt.
We need a balanced mix of skills.
Különböző készségek kiegyensúlyozott kombinációjára van szükségünk.
Erreur fréquente :
In competition, *balanced* does not necessarily mean 'tied'—it means neither side is much stronger.
Sens
evenly matched or evenly distributed
Collocations
balanced team
|balanced lineup
|balanced workload
|balanced schedule
|balanced mix
|balanced distribution
|balanced design
|balanced composition
|balanced portfolio
|balanced structure
Synonymes
even (Short, common word; can sound less specific.)
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well-matched (Used especially for teams or opponents.)
Antonymes
lopsided (Strongly unequal; one side clearly dominates.)
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uneven (Not equally distributed.)
Thèmes
work
|sports
|society
Définition
even; not too much on one side.
Having parts, forces, responsibilities, or strengths that are fairly equal or well distributed so no one side dominates.
B2
BUSINESS
6
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [budget/account/ledger/books]
The city is required to submit a balanced budget each year.
A városnak minden évben kiegyensúlyozott költségvetést kell benyújtania.
By the end of the month, her accounts were balanced.
A hónap végére sikerült egyeztetnie a számláit.
The auditor confirmed that the books were balanced.
Exemples pédagogiques
We need a balanced budget.
Kiegyensúlyozott költségvetésre van szükségünk.
Her account is balanced now.
Most már rendben van a számlája egyenlege.
Erreur fréquente :
A *balanced budget* means no deficit; it does not necessarily mean the budget is 'fair' or 'good'.
Sens
financial totals equal; no deficit
Collocations
balanced budget
|balanced account
|balanced books
|balanced ledger
|balanced accounts
|balanced finances
|balanced statement
|balanced balance sheet
|keep the books balanced
|a balanced figure
Synonymes
reconciled (Often used when figures have been checked and match.)
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even (Informal in finance; means no net gain or loss.)
Antonymes
in deficit (Spending is greater than income.)
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overdrawn (Account has less than zero available.)
Thèmes
money
|business
Définition
with equal totals; not in deficit.
Having debits and credits equal, or income and spending equal, so that the final total shows no difference.
B2
TECHNICAL
7
rendezett
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [chemical equation]
Make sure the chemical equation is balanced before you move on.
Mielőtt továbbmész, győződj meg róla, hogy a kémiai egyenlet rendezve van.
The equation isn’t balanced because oxygen atoms don’t match.
Az egyenlet nincs rendezve, mert az oxigénatomok száma nem egyezik.
Once it’s balanced, you can calculate the quantities.
Exemples pédagogiques
This equation is balanced.
Ez az egyenlet rendezett.
I balanced the chemical equation.
Rendeztem a kémiai egyenletet.
Erreur fréquente :
In chemistry, *balanced* refers to atom counts, not to having equal numbers of molecules.
Sens
correctly matched in a chemical equation
Collocations
balanced equation
|balanced chemical equation
|balanced reaction
|properly balanced
|balance the equation
|balanced half-equations
|balanced formula
|balanced stoichiometry
|balanced coefficients
|a balanced reaction equation
Synonymes
correct (General word; does not specify the chemistry rule.)
Antonymes
unbalanced (Atom counts do not match on both sides.)
Thèmes
education
|science
Définition
correct because both sides match in atoms.
Having the same number of each type of atom on both sides of a chemical equation.
C1
TECHNICAL
8
Schéma d’usage :
[a] balanced [sound/mix/audio]
The vocals sit nicely in a balanced mix.
Az ének szépen illeszkedik a kiegyensúlyozott mixbe.
Her headphones sounded unbalanced until she fixed the settings.
A fejhallgatója hangzása kiegyensúlyozatlan volt, amíg nem javított a beállításokon.
The engineer aimed for a balanced stereo image.
Exemples pédagogiques
The sound is balanced now.
Most már kiegyensúlyozott a hangzás.
Erreur fréquente :
In audio, *balanced* usually means evenly set, not 'good quality' in general.
Sens
adjusted so levels are even
Collocations
balanced sound
|balanced mix
|balanced audio
|balanced levels
|balanced output
|balanced signal
|well-balanced mix
|balanced headphones
|balanced line
|balanced stereo image
Synonymes
even (General word; less technical.)
Antonymes
uneven (One side or part is noticeably stronger.)
Thèmes
music
|technology
|media
Définition
set so the left and right (or parts) are even.
Adjusted so that two sides or channels have equal strength or the overall output is even, especially in sound, music, or recording.
VERBE
B1
9
egyensúlyoz
B1
Schéma d’usage :
balanced [something] on [something]
He balanced the tray on his fingertips as he walked.
Menet közben az ujjhegyein egyensúlyozta a tálcát.
She balanced a book on her head during the exercise.
A gyakorlat során egy könyvet egyensúlyozott a fején.
The child balanced on one foot for a few seconds.
Exemples pédagogiques
He balanced the glass on the table edge.
Az asztal szélén egyensúlyozta a poharat.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use *balanced* without an object; in this verb sense, it usually needs what you balanced.
Sens
kept steady in a position
Collocations
balanced a tray
|balanced the box
|balanced a book on his head
|balanced on one foot
|balanced carefully
|balanced it on
|balanced the load
|balanced the pole
|balanced the ladder
|balanced the stack
Synonymes
steadied (Emphasizes stopping movement or shaking.)
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supported (Focuses on holding up the weight.)
Antonymes
dropped (Let it fall.)
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tipped (Made it lean so it might fall.)
Thèmes
daily_life
Définition
put or hold something so it does not fall.
Past tense or past participle of balance: held or placed something so it stayed steady and did not fall.
VERBE
B2
10
Schéma d’usage :
balanced [something] against [something]
The accountant balanced the accounts at the end of the quarter.
A könyvelő a negyedév végén egyeztette a főkönyvi számlákat.
She balanced the risks against the potential rewards.
Mérlegelte a kockázatokat a lehetséges előnyökkel szemben.
They balanced cost and quality when choosing a supplier.
Exemples pédagogiques
I balanced the pros and cons.
Mérlegeltem az előnyöket és a hátrányokat.
He balanced the budget.
Kiegyensúlyozta a költségvetést.
Erreur fréquente :
With *against*, *balanced* means 'weighed/compared', not physical balance.
Sens
made two amounts equal or offset
Collocations
balanced the accounts
|balanced the budget
|balanced costs against benefits
|balanced risk against reward
|balanced work and family
|balanced priorities
|balanced the figures
|balanced the books
|balanced pros and cons
|balanced competing demands
Synonymes
reconciled (Used especially for making financial figures match.)
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weighed (Emphasizes careful comparison before deciding.)
Antonymes
ignored (Did not consider the opposing factor.)
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miscalculated (Got the totals wrong so they did not match.)
Thèmes
business
|money
|decision_making
Définition
made totals match, or compared two things to decide.
Past tense or past participle of balance: made totals match, or considered two opposing things so that one is compared with or counteracts the other.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
balanced
API
GB/bˈælənst/
US/bˈælənst/
Syllabes et accentuation
bal - anced (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: balanced
Famille de mots
Expressions
balanced approach
1/bˈælənst əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method considering different needs
a sensible method that is not extreme.
Exemples
- We need a balanced approach to remote work.
- The teacher takes a balanced approach to discipline.
- A balanced approach can protect both growth and safety.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We should take a balanced approach.
balanced budget
1/bˈælənst bˈʌd͡ʒɪt/
fixed phrase
business
spending equals income
a budget with no deficit.
Exemples
- The school is required to present a balanced budget.
- They raised fees to achieve a balanced budget.
- A balanced budget can be politically difficult during a recession.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Our town wants a balanced budget.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
eating all needed nutrients in right amounts
Eating different types of food in the right amounts to be healthy.
Exemples
- A balanced diet is important for children’s growth.
- She tries to maintain a balanced diet even when traveling.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
healthy mix of foods
a healthy way of eating with a good mix of foods.
Exemples
- Doctors recommend a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- After the holidays, he tried to get back to a balanced diet.
- A balanced diet can help you feel more energetic.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I try to eat a balanced diet.
balanced equation
1/bˈælənst ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
chemical equation with matching atoms
a chemical equation where both sides match.
Exemples
- The homework asks you to write a balanced equation for the reaction.
- Check whether your equation is balanced before submitting it.
- A balanced equation conserves mass in the reaction.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is a balanced equation.
balanced view
1/bˈælənst vjˈu/
fixed phrase
opinion considering both sides
a fair opinion that looks at both sides.
Exemples
- Reading different sources can help you form a balanced view.
- He tried to take a balanced view of the disagreement.
- The book offers a balanced view of the period.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want a balanced view of the topic.
well-balanced
1/wˈɛl bˈælənst/
fixed phrase
having a good overall balance
balanced in a good way.
Exemples
- It’s a well-balanced meal with plenty of vegetables and protein.
- She gave a well-balanced argument for both sides.
- The team is well balanced, with strong players in every position.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is a well-balanced meal.