well-balanced
well-balanced — 形容詞
1. A well‑balanced group or collection contains many different parts — such as idea
均衡的
各方面比例適當的
A well‑balanced group or collection contains many different parts — such as ideas, people, or types — and gives roughly equal attention or importance to each one.
The school's reading list offers a well‑balanced mix of classic and modern authors.
這所學校的閱讀清單融合古典與現代作家，比例相當均衡。
common collocation: well‑balanced mix
Ilan thinks a well‑balanced team needs both experienced staff and fresh ideas.
Ilan 認為一個均衡的團隊既需要有經驗的成員，也需要新想法。
The committee worked to create a well‑balanced programme that represents every department.
委員會努力設計出一套能代表所有部門的均衡方案。
The panel discussion featured a well-balanced set of speakers from different academic fields.
那場座談會邀請了來自不同學術領域的講者，陣容相當均衡。
- one-sided
suggests only one viewpoint or type is represented
- unbalanced
direct opposite; lacking the right proportion of elements
文法句型
well-balanced + noun (attributive)
seems / appears / is well-balanced (predicative)
用法筆記
This sense is most often used attributively (before a noun such as mix, team, or programme). When used predicatively, the subject is typically abstract (the selection, the timetable, the panel).
常見錯誤
2. A well‑balanced set of foods supplies your body with the right amounts of the di
營養均衡
含各類必需營養的
A well‑balanced set of foods supplies your body with the right amounts of the different nutrients — such as vitamins, protein, and fibre — that keep your body in good condition.
A well‑balanced meal should include vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
一餐營養均衡的飯菜應包含蔬菜、蛋白質和全穀物。
common collocation: well‑balanced meal
The nutritionist helped Zuri plan a well‑balanced diet for her children.
營養師協助 Zuri 為她的孩子規劃均衡的飲食。
Putri tries to eat a well‑balanced breakfast with fruit and eggs every morning.
Putri 每天早上設法吃一頓有水果和雞蛋的營養均衡早餐。
The chef designed a well-balanced children's menu with fruit, vegetables, and lean meat.
主廚設計了一份營養均衡的兒童菜單，包含水果、蔬菜和瘦肉。
- nutritious
focuses on the presence of useful nutrients, not necessarily on variety
- healthy
a broader term that can include exercise and lifestyle, not only food
- wholesome
suggests natural, unprocessed food that is good for you
文法句型
well‑balanced + food noun (diet / meal / breakfast)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used attributively (before a noun like diet, meal, breakfast, or lunch). It is the most frequent sense of well‑balanced in everyday language.
常見錯誤
3. Someone who is well‑balanced remains calm, thinks clearly, and avoids letting st
情緒穩定
冷靜理智且自制的
Someone who is well‑balanced remains calm, thinks clearly, and avoids letting strong emotions or sudden events control their decisions or actions.
Despite the crisis, Beatrix remained a well‑balanced leader who listened to everyone.
儘管面臨危機，Beatrix 依然是一位情緒穩定的領導者，願意聽取各方意見。
predicative use after remain
Parents help raise well‑balanced children by teaching them to handle disappointment calmly.
家長在培養情緒穩定的孩子方面扮演關鍵角色，讓孩子學會冷靜面對挫折。
The counsellor described Imran as a well‑balanced person who handles stress calmly.
輔導老師形容 Imran 是個情緒穩定的人，能以健康的方式應對壓力。
Even after losing the match, Gabriela stayed well-balanced and congratulated the winner.
即使輸了比賽，Gabriela 仍然保持情緒穩定，大方祝賀獲勝者。
- stable
shorter, more general; can apply to emotions or mental health
- level-headed
focuses on remaining calm and sensible in difficult situations
- grounded
informal; suggests a person stays realistic and connected to what matters
文法句型
a well‑balanced person / child / individual (attributive)
be / remain / stay well‑balanced (predicative)
用法筆記
This sense works both attributively (a well‑balanced child) and predicatively (she seems well‑balanced). It overlaps with level‑headed but emphasises emotional steadiness more than practical judgment.