制衡
To check and balance; to restrict or counteract a force to prevent any single part from becoming too powerful. Frequently used in political or organizational contexts.
Examples
3 of 5民主制度的核心在于权力的制衡。
The core of a democratic system lies in the check and balance of power.
市场竞争可以对垄断行为起到制衡作用。
Market competition can act as a check on monopoly behavior.
我们需要一种力量来制衡他的影响力。
We need a force to counterbalance his influence.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '制' (to restrict) and '衡' (a scale). You restrict one side so the scale stays level.
Quick Quiz
在现代企业管理中，董事会和管理层之间应该形成有效的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 制衡
Examples
民主制度的核心在于权力的制衡。
academicThe core of a democratic system lies in the check and balance of power.
市场竞争可以对垄断行为起到制衡作用。
businessMarket competition can act as a check on monopoly behavior.
我们需要一种力量来制衡他的影响力。
formalWe need a force to counterbalance his influence.
国际关系中存在着复杂的大国制衡。
academicThere is a complex check and balance of major powers in international relations.
公司内部各部门之间相互制衡。
businessDifferent departments within the company check and balance each other.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
制衡力量
countervailing force
起到制衡作用
to play a counterbalancing role
缺乏制衡
lack of checks and balances
Often Confused With
平衡 is a general state of balance, while 制衡 emphasizes the active checking or restraining of one power by another.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Task 2 topics involving government, law, or large-scale management.
Common Mistakes
Using it to mean simple physical balance (like balancing on one leg).
Memory Tip
Think of '制' (to restrict) and '衡' (a scale). You restrict one side so the scale stays level.
Word Origin
From '制' (to control/restrict) and '衡' (to weigh/balance).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
在现代企业管理中，董事会和管理层之间应该形成有效的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 制衡
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