"counterweight" 怎么发音
word
ˈkaʊntɝˌweɪt
KOWN-ter-wayt
kˈaʊntəwˌeɪt
KOWN-tuh-wayt
释义
A counterweight is an object or force that balances or offsets another weight to keep something steady or working properly. It can also be used figuratively to mean something that balances or opposes another influence.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkaʊntɝˌweɪt
英式英语
kˈaʊntəwˌeɪt
简化发音
美式
KOWN-ter-wayt
英式
KOWN-tuh-wayt
语境中听
The elevator uses a counterweight to move smoothly.
A heavy stone acts as a counterweight on the old well.
The crane needs a counterweight to lift heavy loads safely.
In politics, the media can act as a counterweight to government power.