Angol

balance

gb/bˈæləns/ us/bˈæləns/
A2 Angol
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Főnév A2 state
1

Ability to stay upright

When you can stand or move without falling.

Használati minta: to keep/lose/regain [one's] balance
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'balance' (the ability to stay steady) with 'equilibrium' in scientific contexts, which is less common in daily speech.
Szinonimák
stability (Refers broadly to firmness and steadiness, not only physical balance.)
Antonimák
instability (Describes a lack of steadiness or tendency to fall.)
Szókapcsolatok
keep balance |lose balance |regain balance |maintain balance |good balance
Témák
daily life |sports |health |body |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • She lost her balance and fell off the step.
  • Gymnasts need excellent balance to perform on the beam.
  • I put my arms out to keep my balance on the ice.
  • He stumbled but quickly regained his balance.
  • The child stood on one foot to test his balance.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I lost my balance and fell.
  • He has good balance when he rides a bike.
  • Hold my hand to keep your balance.
  • The cat has great balance on the wall.
Főnév B1 state
2

State of equality between things

When different things have the same importance, amount, or strength.

Használati minta: a balance between [thing] and [thing]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'balance' here with 'compromise', which involves giving up something, while 'balance' means equal importance or proportion.
Szinonimák
equilibrium (More formal or scientific term for a stable state of equality.)
Antonimák
imbalance (A lack of equality or proportion between elements.)
Szókapcsolatok
work-life balance |strike a balance |delicate balance |maintain balance |find a balance
Témák
daily life |philosophy |work |core_vocabulary |science
Példák
  • It's important to keep a healthy work-life balance.
  • The new law seeks a balance between freedom and security.
  • We must strike a balance between cost and quality.
  • Nature maintains a delicate balance between species.
  • Her life lacked balance after she started working long hours.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I need a better balance between work and rest.
  • We try to keep a balance in our diet.
  • He found a good balance between study and play.
  • The teacher wants a balance of speaking and listening in class.
Főnév A2 quantity
3

Money remaining in account

The money left in your bank account, or the amount you still need to pay.

Használati minta: the balance of [account/payment]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'balance' with 'budget'; 'balance' is the amount currently available or owed, while 'budget' is a spending plan.
Szinonimák
remainder (General term for what is left, not specific to money.)
Antonimák
debt (An amount of money owed, often when the account is negative.)
Szókapcsolatok
account balance |outstanding balance |check balance |pay off balance
Témák
business |finance |daily life |daily_life
Példák
  • You should check your account balance regularly.
  • The outstanding balance must be paid by the end of the month.
  • After paying the bill, she had a small balance left in her account.
  • Your current balance is $245.50.
  • He transferred the remaining balance to his savings account.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I checked my bank balance today.
  • My account balance is low.
  • Please pay the full balance by Monday.
  • She has a big balance on her credit card.
Ige A2 action
4

Keep something steady and upright

To hold or place something so it does not fall.

Használati minta: to balance [something] on [something]
Szinonimák
steady (Means to make or keep steady, but not necessarily about preventing falling.)
Antonimák
tip over (To fall or cause to fall from an upright position.)
Szókapcsolatok
balance carefully |balance on one foot |balance a tray
Témák
daily life |sports |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • She balanced the tray on one hand.
  • He balanced the ladder against the wall.
  • The acrobat balanced on the tightrope with ease.
  • Can you balance this book on your head?
  • He balanced his bike while waiting at the traffic light.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I can balance a ball on my finger.
  • He balanced the cup on the table edge.
  • She balanced on one leg for ten seconds.
  • They balanced the box on a chair.
Ige B1 action
5

Make things equal or fair

To make two or more things have the same importance or amount.

Használati minta: to balance [thing] with [thing]
Szinonimák
reconcile (More formal; often used for making different ideas or accounts agree.)
Antonimák
favor (To give more importance to one side than another.)
Szókapcsolatok
balance work and family |balance needs and resources
Témák
daily life |work |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • She tries to balance her career with raising children.
  • We must balance economic growth with environmental protection.
  • The manager balanced the budget by cutting costs.
  • He balanced his time between work and hobbies.
  • They are balancing tradition with modern needs.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I want to balance work and play.
  • She balances school with sports.
  • We need to balance cost and quality.
  • He balances study with rest.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
balance
IPA
GB/bˈæləns/
US/bˈæləns/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
bal - ance (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: balance
  • Plural: balance, balances
Verb
  • Base: balance
  • 3rd Person Singular: balances
  • Present Participle: balancing
  • Past: balanced
Szócsalád
Forms
balances noun balancing verb balanced verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
imbalance noun B2 unbalanced adjective imbalanced adjective
Advanced or less common
counterbalance verb
Kifejezések

hang in the balance

1
/hˈæŋ ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom

Be at serious risk until decided

To be in danger of failing until something is decided.

Példák
  • The team's hopes hang in the balance before the final match.
  • Peace talks hang in the balance after recent violence.

in the balance

1
/ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom

Uncertain and at risk until decided

Not yet decided and could end well or badly.

Példák
  • His future with the company hangs in the balance.
  • The game was in the balance until the last minute.

keep your balance

1
/kˈip jˈʊɹ bˈæləns/
fixed phrase

Stay steady without falling over

To stay standing without falling down.

Példák
  • It's hard to keep your balance on ice skates.
  • He kept his balance despite the strong wind.

strike a balance

1
/stɹˈaɪk ə bˈæləns/
idiom

Find middle point between extremes

To find a way to have two different things in equal amounts or importance.

Példák
  • Parents must strike a balance between discipline and freedom.
  • We need to strike a balance between spending and saving.

throw someone off balance

1
/θɹˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔf bˈæləns/
idiom

Cause loss of steadiness suddenly

To make someone lose their physical stability or feel surprised and confused.

Példák
  • The sudden question threw her off balance.
  • The push threw him off balance and he fell.

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