To counterbalance something means to balance or correct it with something that has an equal but opposite effect. 平衡; 抵消
verb [vt. 及物动词] vt. 使平衡；抵消
Add honey to counterbalance the acidity. 加点蜂蜜以调和酸味。
noun [抽象名词] 平衡力，抗衡力；抵消因素，制约力
...organizations set up as a counterbalance to groups allied to the ANC. ...作为对与非洲人国民大会联盟团体制衡而成立的各种组织。
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平衡（counter+balance 平衡→两边一样→达到平衡）
counter(相反的) + balance(平衡) → 相反的两边保持平衡 → 使平衡
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- Advertisers sometimes offset or counterbalance an exaggerated claim with a disclaimer—a qualification or condition on the claim. "广告商有时会通过补偿或者免责的形式，即对索赔要求的一种限定或条件，来平衡夸大的说辞。
- Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points. 也许你有可怕的缺点来抵消你不多的优点。
- The accused's right to silence was a vital counterbalance to the powers of the police. 被告人的沉默权对警方的权力是一种至关重要的抗衡。