ballast
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/ˈbæləst/
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/ˈbæləst/
Heavy stuff put on a ship or in a hot-air balloon to make it steady and less likely to move around.
The crew loaded the ship with ballast to prevent it from tipping over in rough seas.
船员装载压舱物以防在恶劣海况下翻船。
Stones or other material laid down to make a strong base for roads, railways, or other structures.
Workers spread ballast over the area to stabilize the railway tracks.
工人在该地区铺设压舱物以稳定铁路轨道。