balanced
Bridgezipf 4.18Pronunciation
/ˈbælənst/(BAL-unst)
Part of speech
adjectiveneutral
Chinese
均衡的;公正的(各方面相当,没有过度偏向任何一方)
Definition
Having different elements in the right proportions; fair and considering all sides equally.
Word family
- balance/ˈbæləns/(n/v)平衡;均衡
- imbalance/ɪmˈbæləns/(n)不平衡
Collocations
- balanced approach
- balanced diet
- balanced perspective
- balanced assessment
- well-balanced
- balanced view
Examples
- 1.The review offers a balanced assessment of the policy, acknowledging both its achievements and its limitations.
- 2.A balanced portfolio spreads risk across different asset classes rather than concentrating everything in one sector.
Synonyms
- even-handed/ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/— fair to everyone
- impartial/ɪmˈpɑːʃəl/— not biased
- equitable/ˈekwɪtəbəl/— fair and just
Etymology
from Old French "balancer," from Latin "bilanx" (having two scales)