checks and balances

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++checks and balances → checks and balances at check2(2) a system that makes it possible for some people or parts of an organization to control the others, so that no particular person or part has too much power or influence

checks and balances

BrE

/ˌtʃeks ən ˈbælənsɪz/

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NAmE

/ˌtʃeks ən ˈbælənsɪz/

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noun

[plural]

influences in an organization or political system which help to keep it fair and stop a small group from keeping all the power 制约与平衡（为保持机构或政体内的公正并防止权力集中于小团体）

(in the US) the principle of government by which the President, Congress and the Supreme Court each have some control over the others 三权分立（美国政府中总统、国会以及最高法院之间相互制约的政体原则）

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separation of powers

airport, baggage reclaim, board, check-in, gate, immigration, lounge, passport, security, terminal