counterbalance
/ˈkaʊnərˌbæləns/
a weight that balances another weight
中文释义:平衡物;平衡力
The crane uses a heavy counterbalance to lift the load safely.
起重机使用一个沉重的平衡物来安全地吊起货物。
In politics, the opposition acts as a counterbalance to the ruling party.
在政治上,反对党起到对执政党的制衡作用。