Equipoise

(n.) Equality of weight or force; hence, equilibrium; a state in which the two ends or sides of a thing are balanced, and hence equal; state of being equally balanced; -- said of moral, political, or social interests or forces.

(n.) Counterpoise.

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• The words were not without emotion, and retained their level tone as if by a careful equipoise between imminent extremes. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.

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