balance

1. (uncountable)A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

   a state of equilibrium

2. (uncountable)Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.

   гармо́нияgarmónija

3. (countable, figuratively, literally, uncountable)Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.

   These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.

   Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.

   противовесprotivoves

4. (countable, uncountable)A pair of scales.

5. (uncountable)Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.

   Ausgewogenheit

   сбаланси́рованностьsbalansírovannostʹ, взве́шенностьvzvéšennostʹ, уравнове́шенностьuravnovéšennostʹ

6. (uncountable)The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.

   The balance of power finally lay with the Royalist forces.

   I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead.

7. (uncountable)Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).

8. (countable, uncountable)A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.

   Bilanz, Saldo, Guthaben

   бала́нсbaláns

9. (countable, uncountable)The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

   I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.

   Saldo

   са́льдоsálʹdo

   the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

10. (countable, uncountable)A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.

    балансирbalansir

11. (countable, uncountable)The remainder.

    The balance of the agreement remains in effect.

    The invoice said he had only paid $50. The balance was $220.

    Rest, Restbetrag

12. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)Libra.

1. I'd like to find out my bank balance.

   Я б хотів дізнатися баланс свого рахунку. — deniko

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2. Tom is trying not to lose his balance.

   Том намагається не втратити рівновагу. — deniko

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3. Tom tries to eat a balanced diet.

   Том намагається харчуватися збалансовано. — deniko

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4. He lost his balance and fell off his bicycle.

   Він втратив рівновагу і впав з велосипеда. — ascolto

   ruОн потерял равновесие и упал с велосипеда. — Squaw

   deEr verlor die Balance und fiel vom Fahrrad. — Wolf

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5. Tom is good at balancing things on his head.

   Том добре вміє тримати речі на голові. — deniko

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