counteract
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英英释意
- 1. act in opposition to
- 2. oppose or check by a counteraction
- 3. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions;
- "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
- 4. destroy property or hinder normal operations;
- "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"