balanced
gb/bˈælənst/ us/bˈælənst/
B1
Engels
kiegyensúlyozott, egyensúlyban van, egyensúlyoz, stabil, egyenletesen elosztott, kiegyenlített, egyenlegben van, nullszaldós, rendezett, egyensúlyban tart, mérlegel, egyeztet, kiegyensúlyoz
B1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I want to eat a balanced diet.
Kiegyensúlyozott étrendet szeretnék követni.
This meal is balanced and healthy.
Ez az étel kiegyensúlyozott és egészséges.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often use *balanced* when they mean *equal*; for food, it usually means a good mix, not the same amount of each food.
Betekenis
healthy and in good proportion
Woordcombinaties
balanced diet
|balanced meal
|balanced nutrition
|balanced lifestyle
|balanced breakfast
|balanced plate
|balanced intake
|balanced eating
|balanced routine
|balanced plan
Synoniemen
well-rounded (Emphasizes having a good range of elements.)
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healthy (Focuses on good for your body rather than proportion.)
Antoniemen
unbalanced (Lacking important elements or having too much of one thing.)
Thema's
food
|health
|daily_life
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He gave a balanced opinion.
Kiegyensúlyozott véleményt fogalmazott meg.
The report is balanced and fair.
A jelentés kiegyensúlyozott és korrekt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse *balanced* with *neutral*: a balanced view can still have a conclusion, but it considers evidence and different sides.
Betekenis
fair and considering both sides
Woordcombinaties
balanced view
|balanced report
|balanced account
|balanced assessment
|balanced coverage
|balanced perspective
|balanced approach
|balanced argument
|balanced discussion
|balanced opinion
Synoniemen
objective (Stresses basing judgments on facts rather than feelings.)
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even-handed (Emphasizes treating sides or people equally.)
Antoniemen
biased (Clearly favors one side.)
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one-sided (Shows only one perspective.)
Thema's
media
|education
|society
|communication
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She is balanced and calm.
Kiegyensúlyozott és nyugodt.
I want to be more balanced.
Szeretnék kiegyensúlyozottabb lenni.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense, *balanced* describes a person’s emotions or thinking, not their physical ability to stand steadily.
Betekenis
emotionally stable and sensible
Woordcombinaties
balanced person
|emotionally balanced
|balanced temperament
|balanced character
|balanced mind
|balanced outlook
|well-balanced individual
|balanced attitude
|balanced response
|balanced judgment
Synoniemen
stable (General term for not changing suddenly or dramatically.)
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level-headed (Emphasizes calm, sensible thinking under pressure.)
Antoniemen
unstable (Likely to change suddenly or behave unpredictably.)
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erratic (Unpredictable in behavior or mood.)
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|psychology
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The box is balanced on the chair.
A doboz a széken egyensúlyoz.
She stood balanced on one foot.
Fél lábon egyensúlyozott.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse *balanced* where *steady* is more natural (e.g., 'a steady table'). *Balanced* often suggests careful positioning.
Betekenis
steady and not likely to fall
Woordcombinaties
balanced on one leg
|balanced on the edge
|perfectly balanced
|carefully balanced
|balanced position
|balanced posture
|balanced stance
|balanced load
|balanced weight
|balanced platform
Synoniemen
steady (More general; not moving or shaking.)
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stable (Emphasizes not tipping or falling.)
Antoniemen
unsteady (Not firm; likely to wobble or fall.)
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wobbly (Shaking or moving from side to side.)
Thema's
daily_life
|sports
|physics
Definitie
steady; not falling over.
In a position where weight is evenly supported so that something does not tip, fall, or wobble.
B2
5
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The game was balanced.
A játék kiegyensúlyozott volt.
We need a balanced mix of skills.
Különböző készségek kiegyensúlyozott kombinációjára van szükségünk.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In competition, *balanced* does not necessarily mean 'tied'—it means neither side is much stronger.
Betekenis
evenly matched or evenly distributed
Woordcombinaties
balanced team
|balanced lineup
|balanced workload
|balanced schedule
|balanced mix
|balanced distribution
|balanced design
|balanced composition
|balanced portfolio
|balanced structure
Synoniemen
even (Short, common word; can sound less specific.)
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well-matched (Used especially for teams or opponents.)
Antoniemen
lopsided (Strongly unequal; one side clearly dominates.)
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uneven (Not equally distributed.)
Thema's
work
|sports
|society
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We need a balanced budget.
Kiegyensúlyozott költségvetésre van szükségünk.
Her account is balanced now.
Most már rendben van a számlája egyenlege.
Veelgemaakte fout:
A *balanced budget* means no deficit; it does not necessarily mean the budget is 'fair' or 'good'.
Betekenis
financial totals equal; no deficit
Woordcombinaties
balanced budget
|balanced account
|balanced books
|balanced ledger
|balanced accounts
|balanced finances
|balanced statement
|balanced balance sheet
|keep the books balanced
|a balanced figure
Synoniemen
reconciled (Often used when figures have been checked and match.)
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even (Informal in finance; means no net gain or loss.)
Antoniemen
in deficit (Spending is greater than income.)
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overdrawn (Account has less than zero available.)
Thema's
money
|business
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This equation is balanced.
Ez az egyenlet rendezett.
I balanced the chemical equation.
Rendeztem a kémiai egyenletet.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In chemistry, *balanced* refers to atom counts, not to having equal numbers of molecules.
Betekenis
correctly matched in a chemical equation
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
correct (General word; does not specify the chemistry rule.)
Antoniemen
unbalanced (Atom counts do not match on both sides.)
Thema's
education
|science
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The sound is balanced now.
Most már kiegyensúlyozott a hangzás.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In audio, *balanced* usually means evenly set, not 'good quality' in general.
Betekenis
adjusted so levels are even
Woordcombinaties
balanced sound
|balanced mix
|balanced audio
|balanced levels
|balanced output
|balanced signal
|well-balanced mix
|balanced headphones
|balanced line
|balanced stereo image
Synoniemen
even (General word; less technical.)
Antoniemen
uneven (One side or part is noticeably stronger.)
Thema's
music
|technology
|media
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B1
9
egyensúlyoz
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He balanced the glass on the table edge.
Az asztal szélén egyensúlyozta a poharat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use *balanced* without an object; in this verb sense, it usually needs what you balanced.
Betekenis
kept steady in a position
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
steadied (Emphasizes stopping movement or shaking.)
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supported (Focuses on holding up the weight.)
Antoniemen
dropped (Let it fall.)
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tipped (Made it lean so it might fall.)
Thema's
daily_life
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B2
10
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I balanced the pros and cons.
Mérlegeltem az előnyöket és a hátrányokat.
He balanced the budget.
Kiegyensúlyozta a költségvetést.
Veelgemaakte fout:
With *against*, *balanced* means 'weighed/compared', not physical balance.
Betekenis
made two amounts equal or offset
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
reconciled (Used especially for making financial figures match.)
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weighed (Emphasizes careful comparison before deciding.)
Antoniemen
ignored (Did not consider the opposing factor.)
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miscalculated (Got the totals wrong so they did not match.)
Thema's
business
|money
|decision_making
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
balanced
IPA
GB/bˈælənst/
US/bˈælənst/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
bal - anced (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: balanced
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
balanced approach
1/bˈælənst əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method considering different needs
a sensible method that is not extreme.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We should take a balanced approach.
balanced budget
1/bˈælənst bˈʌd͡ʒɪt/
fixed phrase
business
spending equals income
a budget with no deficit.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This is a balanced equation.
balanced view
1/bˈælənst vjˈu/
fixed phrase
opinion considering both sides
a fair opinion that looks at both sides.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This is a well-balanced meal.