| 单词 | counterpoise |
| 释义 | counterpoise /kown"teuhr poyz'/, n. , v. , counterpoised, counterpoising. n. 1. a counterbalancing weight. 2. any equal and opposing power or force. 3. the state of being in equilibrium; balance. 4. Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection. v.t. 5. to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force. 6. to bring into equilibrium. 7. Archaic. to weigh (one thing) against something else; consider carefully. [1375-1425; COUNTER- + POISE1; r. late ME countrepeis < AF, equiv. to OF contrepois] |
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