The possibilities of freedom must always, in their view, be balanced with the world as it as--not as it ought to be.

在他们看来,自由的存在可能性,必须与现实相结合,而不是理所当然的

耶鲁公开课 - 美国内战与重建课程节选

Or freedom, they will argue, must be balanced with tradition.

他们认为自由,必须与传统相结合

耶鲁公开课 - 美国内战与重建课程节选

He can belt you with that shield, and if he's stronger than you are, or better prepared or more balanced than you are, he could knock your shield out of your hand.

他能用盾牌猛击,如果他比你强壮,或准备充分,或平衡能力比你强的话,他能将你的盾牌击飞

耶鲁公开课 - 古希腊历史简介课程节选