Counter Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

counter

verb

快速理解

What does "Counter" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Counter"?

「counter」作為動詞,主要表示反對、反駁或採取對抗行動。

  1. 1

    反駁、反對

    EN: to respond to an argument or accusation with an opposing one

    翻譯: 對某個論點或指控提出相反的論點來回應。

  2. 2

    對抗、抵消

    EN: to act against something in order to reduce its negative effect

    翻譯: 採取行動以對抗某事,減少其負面影響。

  3. 3

    (拳擊等)回擊

    EN: to make a return attack, especially in boxing

    翻譯: 進行回擊,特別是在拳擊等運動中。

小提醒:注意「counter」作動詞時,常與「with」或「by」連用,表示用什麼方式來反駁或對抗,例如「counter an argument with facts」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Counter" in English

How to pronounce "Counter" in English?"Counter" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Counter" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Counter"?How does "Counter" change by context?

1. to respond to an action or argument with an opposing one

對某個行動或論點做出反對的回應

He countered the proposal with a detailed analysis of its risks.

他提出一份詳細的風險分析,以反駁該提案。

She quickly countered his criticism by pointing out his own mistakes.

她迅速指出他自己的錯誤,以反駁他的批評。

2. to act in order to oppose or neutralize something

採取行動以對抗或抵消某事

The government introduced new policies to counter inflation.

政府推出了新政策以對抗通貨膨脹。

We need to counter misinformation with facts.

我們需要用事實來對抗錯誤資訊。

3. to make a move or play in response to an opponent's move in sports or games

在運動或比賽中,針對對手的行動做出回應性的移動或出招

The boxer countered the jab with a swift right hook.

拳擊手以一記快速的右勾拳反擊了對手的刺拳。

In chess, you must always be ready to counter your opponent's strategy.

在下棋時,你必須隨時準備好反制對手的策略。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Counter"?How to make natural sentences with "Counter"?
PatternMeaningExample
counter + (someone's) + argument/claim反駁(某人的)論點/說法He quickly countered her argument with solid evidence. (他迅速用確鑿的證據反駁了她的論點。)
counter + that + clause反駁說…The spokesperson countered that the report was misleading. (發言人反駁說該報告具有誤導性。)
counter + with + (a point/objection)以(某觀點/異議)來回應/反擊When accused of inaction, the manager countered with a list of recent achievements. (當被指責無所作為時,經理以一系列近期成就來反擊。)
counter + noun對抗、抵消(某事物)The government introduced new policies to counter inflation. (政府推出了新政策來對抗通貨膨脹。)
counter + by + V-ing透過…來反擊/回應She countered the criticism by presenting the positive results. (她透過展示正面成果來回應批評。)

用法說明

How is "Counter" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Counter"?

counter doing vs counter to do

  • counter doing 通常用於描述對一個正在進行或一般性的行動、趨勢或論點做出反應或提出反對。
  • counter to do 則較為少見,通常出現在特定結構中,如 to counter to + V,表示為了對抗某個目的或意圖而採取行動。
  • 在大多數情況下,counter 作為動詞時,後面直接接名詞(如 counter the argument)或使用 counter with + N 的結構更為自然。 EN: The diplomat moved quickly to counter the spreading misinformation. 翻譯: 這位外交官迅速採取行動,以反制正在散播的錯誤訊息。

EN:They proposed a new policy to counter to reduce urban congestion.

翻譯:他們提出了一項新政策,旨在對抗(以減少)都市擁塞問題。

總結建議

在表達「反制、對抗」某事物時,最常見且自然的用法是 counter + [名詞]counter with + [名詞],應避免使用不自然的 counter to do 結構。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Counter" and similar words?How to choose "Counter" vs alternatives?

counter vs oppose

「counter」強調以行動或論點直接回應、抵銷或反制某事物,通常帶有即時性或策略性;「oppose」則更廣泛地表示反對、抵抗或持不同意見,不一定涉及具體的對抗行動。

counter vs retaliate

「counter」側重於回應或抵銷,目的在於防禦或使對方行動無效;「retaliate」則強調報復,是對感知到的攻擊或傷害進行回擊,通常帶有懲罰性意圖。

counter vs refute

「counter」作為動詞,可以指用論點或證據來回應,使其無效;「refute」則特指用證據或論證來證明某個說法是錯誤的,更正式且專注於邏輯駁斥。

口語用法

How is "Counter" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Counter"?

引述

在對話中,當你重複或回應對方剛說過的話時,可以用 "counter" 來表示你正在針對那個論點進行反駁。 EN: "You think it's too expensive?" "Well, I would counter that its quality justifies the price." 翻譯: "你覺得太貴了嗎?" "這個嘛,我會反駁說它的品質對得起這個價錢。"

EN:She said the plan was too risky, but he countered with data showing its high success rate.

翻譯:她說這個計畫風險太高,但他用數據顯示其高成功率來反駁。

語氣強調

在非正式辯論或激烈討論中,使用 "counter" 可以讓你的反駁聽起來更有力、更刻意,強調你是經過思考後才提出的反對意見。 EN: Okay, but let me counter that point directly: without funding, the project simply dies. 翻譯: 好吧,但讓我直接反駁這一點:沒有資金,這個計畫就完蛋了。

EN:I hear your concern, but I have to counter by saying we've already accounted for that.

翻譯:我聽到你的擔憂了,但我必須反駁說,我們已經把那個因素考慮進去了。

停頓填充

在即時對話中思考如何回應時,"counter" 有時會作為一個填充詞,為說話者爭取一點組織思緒的時間,常用於 "I would counter that..." 或 "To counter that..." 這類句型開頭。 EN: Hmm, that's one way to see it. To counter that... I think we should look at the long-term effects. 翻譯: 嗯,這是一種看法。要反駁的話…我認為我們應該看看長期影響。

EN:Well, I see your argument. I would counter that... our priorities might be different.

翻譯:嗯,我明白你的論點。我會反駁說…我們的優先順序可能不同。

正式書寫注意:在學術論文、正式報告或商業文件中,應避免將 "counter" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。雖然它作為反駁動詞本身是正式的,但在嚴謹寫作中,反駁的論點應直接、清晰地陳述,無需口語化的引導填充句。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Counter"?What fixed phrases with "Counter" should I remember?

counter with

counter (something) with (something)

以(某事物)來回應或對抗(某事物)

counter an argument

counter an argument/claim

反駁論點/主張

counter a move

counter a move/attack

應對(對手的)行動/攻擊

counter the effects

counter the effects/influence of

抵消…的影響/效果

counter a trend

counter a trend/tendency

對抗一種趨勢/傾向

act as a counter to

act as a counter to (something)

作為對…的制衡力量

make a counter-offer

make/put forward a counter-offer

提出反建議/還價

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Counter"?Which "Counter" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We must counter against the enemy's attack.

We must counter the enemy's attack.

作為及物動詞,'counter' 後面直接接賓語,不需要介系詞 'against'。'Counter' 本身已包含「對抗」之意。

×I countered an old friend at the mall yesterday.

I encountered an old friend at the mall yesterday.

'Counter' 意為「反駁」或「對抗」,而 'encounter' 才是「偶然遇見」。兩者意思不同,不可混淆。

×He gave a strong counter to the proposal.

He gave a strong counterargument to the proposal.

雖然 'counter' 可作名詞,但在表示「反駁的論點」時,更常用且明確的詞是 'counterargument'。單獨使用 'counter' 在此語境下較不自然。

×The government acted quickly to counter.

The government acted quickly to counter the threat.

當 'counter' 作為及物動詞使用時,通常需要一個賓語來指明對抗或反駁的對象,句子意思才完整。

×He countered with a smile on her accusation.

He countered her accusation with a smile.

正確的結構是 'counter + [object] + with + [method]'。介系詞 'with' 用於引出反駁或對抗的方式,應放在賓語之後。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Counter"?What are tense/participle forms of "Counter"?
counters(3rd_singular)countering(present_participle)countered(past)countered(past_participle)
counter 在英語中是什麼意思?