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countering

/koun-ter/US // ˈkaʊn tər //UK // (ˈkaʊntə) //

反击,反对,辩驳,驳斥

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc.
    • : a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which refreshments or meals are prepared and served.
    • : a surface for the preparation of food in a kitchen, especially on a low cabinet.
    • : anything used in keeping account, as a disk of metal or wood, used in some games, as checkers, for marking a player's position or for keeping score.
    • : an imitation coin or token.
    • : a coin; money.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbanswer, respond in retaliation

Examples

  • Mobile news organization NowThis is announcing a bit of counter-programming for next week’s presidential election — it’s partnering with meditation app Calm to create a live stream for anyone who needs relief from the stress of Election Day news.

  • The explanation appears to counter some of the agency’s public comments, which described “aggressive enforcement” against homes that failed to practice proper infection-control protocols.

  • So, you know, for example, for dangerous organizations, we have many people with backgrounds in counter terrorism.

  • To counter the ill effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Fed has taken extraordinary measures in support of economic stimulus packages—and alternative investments, like gold and Bitcoin, are soaring.

  • It was a tiny place with a four-stool counter and just a few tables.

  • Experts say use of website appears aimed at countering Western media.

  • Regardless, significant amounts of energy and resources were spent countering this narrative on the campaign trail.

  • This vast sweep of subject-matter has a grand effect of countering any tendency to polemic or sectarianism.

  • The Romney campaign is already countering that the actual bankruptcy and layoffs didn't take place until after Romney left Bain.

  • Kotkin is particularly good at countering casual assumptions with larger data patterns.

  • Again and again, by feint of foot and hand and body he continued to inveigle Sandel into leaping back, ducking, or countering.

  • Mr. Hennesy's acting was finished in leading and countering, but sadly deficient in guarding and side-stepping.

  • The only other handweapon capable of countering it is another quarterstaff.

  • Turnbull was still engaged in countering and pommelling with the third young man.

  • Commonly its attitude is entirely pugilistic; two blunt fists rallying and countering.