balance
gb/bˈæləns/ us/bˈæləns/
A2
Английский
~ 1200
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
state
1
Ability to stay upright
When you can stand or move without falling.
Модель употребления:
to keep/lose/regain [one's] balance
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'balance' (the ability to stay steady) with 'equilibrium' in scientific contexts, which is less common in daily speech.
Синонимы
stability (Refers broadly to firmness and steadiness, not only physical balance.)
Антонимы
instability (Describes a lack of steadiness or tendency to fall.)
Коллокации
keep balance
|lose balance
|regain balance
|maintain balance
|good balance
Темы
daily life
|sports
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
state
2
State of equality between things
When different things have the same importance, amount, or strength.
Модель употребления:
a balance between [thing] and [thing]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'balance' here with 'compromise', which involves giving up something, while 'balance' means equal importance or proportion.
Синонимы
equilibrium (More formal or scientific term for a stable state of equality.)
Антонимы
imbalance (A lack of equality or proportion between elements.)
Коллокации
work-life balance
|strike a balance
|delicate balance
|maintain balance
|find a balance
Темы
daily life
|philosophy
|work
|core_vocabulary
|science
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
quantity
3
Money remaining in account
The money left in your bank account, or the amount you still need to pay.
Модель употребления:
the balance of [account/payment]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'balance' with 'budget'; 'balance' is the amount currently available or owed, while 'budget' is a spending plan.
Синонимы
remainder (General term for what is left, not specific to money.)
Антонимы
debt (An amount of money owed, often when the account is negative.)
Коллокации
account balance
|outstanding balance
|check balance
|pay off balance
Темы
business
|finance
|daily life
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Глагол
A2
action
4
Keep something steady and upright
To hold or place something so it does not fall.
Модель употребления:
to balance [something] on [something]
Синонимы
steady (Means to make or keep steady, but not necessarily about preventing falling.)
Антонимы
tip over (To fall or cause to fall from an upright position.)
Коллокации
balance carefully
|balance on one foot
|balance a tray
Темы
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Глагол
B1
action
5
Make things equal or fair
To make two or more things have the same importance or amount.
Модель употребления:
to balance [thing] with [thing]
Синонимы
reconcile (More formal; often used for making different ideas or accounts agree.)
Антонимы
favor (To give more importance to one side than another.)
Коллокации
balance work and family
|balance needs and resources
Темы
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I want to balance work and play.
- She balances school with sports.
- We need to balance cost and quality.
- He balances study with rest.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
balance
IPA
GB/bˈæləns/
US/bˈæləns/
Слоги и ударение
bal - ance (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: balance
- Plural: balance, balances
Verb
- Base: balance
- 3rd Person Singular: balances
- Present Participle: balancing
- Past: balanced
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The sudden question threw her off balance.
- The push threw him off balance and he fell.