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imbalance

/ɪmˈbæləns/

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1 · n.

a situation in which two things are not equal or proportionate

失衡；不均衡

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An imbalance between income and housing costs drove many residents away.
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收入与住房成本的失衡迫使许多居民搬走。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbæləns/

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