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countervail

/ˌkaʊntəˈveɪl/

/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervailsubstantiv

countervails

Pl.

/ˌkaʊn.təˈveɪl/

/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈveɪl/

Archaic or literary use denoting something that provides an equivalent or compensating force

Übersetzungen

contrepoidsTerme surtout abstrait : ce qui compense ou équilibre un risque, un danger ou un effet.

Their mutual trust was a countervail to the risks of the venture.

Leur confiance mutuelle constituait un contrepoids aux risques de l'entreprise.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

contrebalancePlus littéraire ou technique selon le contexte.

Definitionen

An equivalent force or influence that offsets or compensates another; a counterbalance or compensation.

Their mutual trust was a countervail to the risks of the venture.

Synonyme

counterweight

countermeasure

balancing influence

balancing force

countervailverb

countervailed

Präteritum

countervailed

Partizip Perfekt

countervailing

Gerundium

/ˌkaʊntəˈveɪl/

/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

Übersetzungen

contrebalancerSens courant : compenser ou neutraliser par un effet opposé.

The government introduced new policies to countervail the economic downturn.

Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles politiques pour contrebalancer le ralentissement économique.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

faire contrepoids àEmploi plus soutenu ; surtout avec un complément introduit par à.

Definitionen

To offset the effect of something by exerting an opposite force or influence.

The government introduced new policies to countervail the economic downturn.

To act with equal force or influence against something; to counterbalance (intransitive).

Her determination countervailed against the obstacles in her path.

Synonyme