to balance sth against sth权衡某物与某物
The Chancellor has to balance economic realism against political expediency.总理必须对经济现实性和政治合宜性进行权衡。
The NHS has to find a way of balancing everyday expenses against lifesaving drugs and other medical expenses.国民医疗服务必须找到一种方法来权衡日常开支与救生药物及其他医疗开支。