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counterwork

/noun koun-ter-wurk; verb koun-ter-wurk, koun-ter-wurk/US // noun ˈkaʊn tərˌwɜrk; verb ˌkaʊn tərˈwɜrk, ˈkaʊn tərˌwɜrk //UK // (ˈkaʊntəˌwɜːk) //

反工作,对口工作,对工,对工作

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : work or action to oppose some other work or action.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to work in opposition.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to work in opposition to; hinder or frustrate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as incounter
as incounteract

Examples

  • Sloth and superstition equally counterwork providence, and render the bounty of heaven of no effect.

  • The cardinal's disappointment strongly inclined him to counterwork the amorous projects of his rival.

  • If the Syracusans succeeded in completing and holding this counterwork, the blockade of Syracuse would be rendered impossible.

  • You are well aware how necessary it is to reconnoitre an enemy to know by what method to counterwork his stratagems.

  • Let it be to abjure thy malice; to counterwork this hellish stratagem; to turn from me and from my brother, this desolating rage!