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