unbalance

1. V-T If something unbalances a relationship, system, or group, it disturbs or upsets it so that it is no longer successful or functioning properly. 使(关系、系统)失去平衡

Tax cuts may unbalance the budget. 税收减少可能使预算失去平衡。

2. V-T To unbalance something means to make it unsteady and likely to tip over. 使(物体)失去平衡

The driver said the load may have shifted and unbalanced the truck. 司机说可能是货物移动使卡车失去了平衡。