the balance

• n. 两抵(结果；各方面都考虑到)；其余；尾数；余额

the balance的用法和样例：

例句

1. Our plans were left hanging in the balance. Resolution of these matters is still in the balance.
   我们的计划被搁置下来处于悬而未决的状态。这些事情的结果尚未可知
2. Her greater experience tipped the balance in her favour and she got the job.
   她经验更丰富，这是她得到那份工作的决定性因素。
3. Since the two main parties each won the same number of seats, the minority party holds the balance of power.
   由於两个主要政党都赢得了相同数量的席位，因此作为少数派的政党居於举足轻重的地位。
4. Mankind have been trying every means to maintain the balance of nature.
   人类采用一切手段保持生态平衡。
5. She performed on the balance beam with much grace.
   她在平衡木上表演得非常优美。
6. The girl lost her balance and fell off the balance beam.
   小女孩失去了平衡，从平衡木上摔了下来。
7. The balance (of 500) will be paid within one week.
   余欠之数(500英镑)将於一周内付清。
8. The evidence given by his friend turned the balance, and the boy was set free.
   这男孩的朋友的证词起了决定性的作用，结果他被释放了。