counterbalance

1. V-T To counterbalance something means to balance or correct it with something that has an equal but opposite effect. 平衡; 抵消

Add honey to counterbalance the acidity. 加點蜂蜜以調(diào)和酸味。

2. N-COUNT Something that is a counterbalance to something else counterbalances that thing. 平衡因素; 制衡力[oft N 'to' n]

...organizations set up as a counterbalance to groups allied to the ANC. ...作為對與非洲人國民大會聯(lián)盟團體制衡而成立的各種組織。