balance of power

Chinese meaning
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Example
U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran
Source: The Washington Post · 30 Sep 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
balance 源自拉丁 bilanx(两个秤盘),power 源自拉丁 posse(能够)
- 组合短语:balance(平衡)+ power(力量),常规词组不可拆词根
Collocations
- shift the balance of power / tip the balance of power / balance of power in the region

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