early 15c., from Old French contrepois (Modern French contrepoids), from contre- "against" (see contra-) + peis, from Latin pensum "weight," noun use of neuter past participle of pendere "to weigh" (see pendant).
权威例句
1. The two nations'nuclear forces are in perfect counterpoise , ie are equal.
这两国的核力量完全均衡.
2. Whether did this encroach the individual's privacy counterpoise, both produced conflict.
这是否侵犯了个人的隐私权, 两者产生了冲突.
3. Counterpoise namely card price is lower than exercise price.