Countervail Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

countervail

verb

快速理解

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

指透過力量、影響力或價值來對抗、抵消或抗衡某事物。

  1. 1

    抗衡力量

    EN: to exert force against an opposing force

    翻譯: 對抗一股相反的力量

  2. 2

    抵消效果

    EN: to offset the effect of something by counteracting it

    翻譯: 透過反作用來抵消某事物的效果

  3. 3

    補償價值

    EN: to compensate for something with an equal or sufficient advantage

    翻譯: 以同等或足夠的優勢來補償某事物

小提醒:這個詞語較為正式,通常用於描述權力、影響力或經濟價值之間的對抗與平衡,而非日常小事。

發音(How to Pronounce "Countervail" in English

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

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to compensate for or offset something, typically by having an equal and opposite effect

補償或抵消(某事物),通常透過產生相等且相反的作用

The benefits of the new policy countervail its potential risks.

新政策的好處抵消了其潛在風險。

His strong work ethic countervailed his lack of formal education.

他強烈的職業道德彌補了他正規教育的不足。

2. to use equal force or power against something; to counteract

以相等的力量或權力對抗某事物;反制

The smaller nation sought alliances to countervail the military might of its neighbor.

這個較小的國家尋求結盟以反制鄰國的軍事力量。

The new evidence was presented to countervail the prosecutor's argument.

提出新證據是為了反駁檢察官的論點。

3. to be equivalent in value or effect; to serve as a counterbalance

在價值或效果上相等;起到平衡作用

The two opposing forces countervail each other, resulting in a stalemate.

兩股對立的力量相互制衡,導致了僵局。

In the ecosystem, predator and prey populations often countervail one another.

在生態系統中,掠食者與獵物的數量常常相互制衡。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Countervail"?How to make natural sentences with "Countervail"?
PatternMeaningExample
countervail + something抵銷、抗衡某事物The benefits of the new policy countervail its costs. (新政策的好處抵銷了它的成本。)
countervail + against + something對抗、抵禦某事物These measures are designed to countervail against economic instability. (這些措施旨在抵禦經濟不穩定。)
something + countervail + something else某事物與另一事物相互抗衡In this case, public interest must countervail private gain. (在此情況下,公共利益必須與私人利益相互抗衡。)
be countervailed by + something被某事物所抵銷/制衡The initial advantage was quickly countervailed by stronger competition. (最初的優勢很快就被更激烈的競爭所抵銷。)

用法說明

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

countervail against vs. countervail to do

  • countervail against + N 表示『抵銷、對抗某個具體的事物或力量』,後接名詞或名詞片語。
  • countervail to + V 的用法較為罕見且正式,字面意思是『為了抵銷...而去做某事』,強調採取行動以達到平衡或對抗的目的。
  • 在大多數現代用法中,countervail 作為及物動詞(countervail something)或與 against 連用最為常見。
  • 使用 countervail to + V 時,語境通常較為抽象或涉及法律、經濟等正式論述。 EN: The new policy aims to countervail against the economic downturn. 翻譯: 這項新政策旨在抵禦經濟衰退。

EN:They raised tariffs to countervail to protect domestic industries.

翻譯:他們提高關稅,以抵銷(衝擊)來保護國內產業。

總結建議

在一般寫作中,建議使用「countervail against + N」或及物用法「countervail + N」來表達抵銷或對抗之意。

易混淆對比

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

countervail vs counteract

兩者皆指對抗或抵消某種力量,但 "countervail" 更正式且常指透過提供相等力量來平衡或抵銷,尤其用於權力、影響力或論點上;"counteract" 則較通用,指採取行動以中和或減少不良影響。

countervail vs offset

"countervail" 與 "offset" 都有抵銷的意思,但 "countervail" 強調對抗性平衡,常帶有法律或正式論述色彩;"offset" 則更中性,常指用一事物補償或彌補另一事物,尤其在財務或環境影響方面。

countervail vs counterbalance

這兩個詞非常接近,常可互換,均指用相等力量達到平衡。細微差別在於 "countervail" 更側重於主動對抗以抵銷影響,而 "counterbalance" 更側重於靜態的平衡狀態或作為平衡物。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人的論點、行動或政策時,可用來表示提出對抗或抵銷的力量。 EN: He argued that the new tax would hurt small businesses, but I tried to countervail that by pointing out the long-term benefits. 翻譯: 他認為新稅制會傷害小企業,但我試圖反駁,指出長遠的好處。

EN:She said the project was too risky, so I had to countervail with data showing its high success rate in other regions.

翻譯:她說這個專案風險太高,所以我必須用其他地區高成功率的數據來抗衡。

語氣強調

在對話中,為了強調某種行動是為了「對抗」或「平衡」某事物,會加重語氣或使用特定語境。 EN: We need to do something to countervail their influence in the market—it's becoming a monopoly. 翻譯: 我們必須採取行動來抵銷他們在市場上的影響力——這快變成壟斷了。

EN:This subsidy is designed to countervail the unfair advantage our competitors have.

翻譯:這項補貼就是為了抗衡我們競爭對手擁有的不公平優勢。

停頓填充

在思考如何表達「抵銷」或「平衡」的概念時,可能作為一個較正式的填充詞,後面接更具體的說明。 EN: The policy aims to... countervail... the negative social impacts of rapid urbanization. 翻譯: 這項政策旨在…抵銷…快速都市化帶來的負面社會影響。

EN:Our strategy should countervail—you know—the potential losses from the seasonal downturn.

翻譯:我們的策略應該要平衡——你知道的——季節性低迷可能帶來的損失。

正式書寫注意:在口語對話中,「countervail」是一個相當正式且不常見的詞。在日常閒聊中,母語者更常使用「balance out」、「offset」、「counteract」或「make up for」等說法。在正式寫作或學術討論中使用它很合適,但在隨意交談中使用可能會顯得生硬或過於書面化。

常見短語

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

countervail against

verb + against + noun

對抗、抵消(某種力量或影響)

countervail the effects

verb + the effects (of)

抵消(…的)影響

countervail power

verb + noun (concept)

制衡權力

countervail influence

verb + noun (abstract)

抗衡影響力

seek to countervail

verb (infinitive) + to countervail

試圖抵消/抗衡

countervail each other

verb + each other

相互抵消

常見錯誤

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

×The new policy will countervail the old one.

The new policy will countervail the effects of the old one.

「countervail」通常用於抵銷或抗衡某種力量、影響或效果,而不是直接抗衡一個具體的物體或政策本身。它常接 "effects", "force", "influence", "power" 等詞。

×We need to countervail against the competitor's aggressive marketing.

We need to countervail the competitor's aggressive marketing (or: We need to take countervailing action against...).

「countervail」本身是及物動詞,意思是「抵銷;抗衡」,後面直接接受詞,不需要介系詞 "against"。使用 "against" 是受 "fight against" 或 "counteract against"(後者其實也不正確)等表達的影響。

×His kindness countervails.

His kindness countervails his occasional harshness. (or: His kindness serves as a countervailing force.)

「countervail」是一個及物動詞,必須有明確的受詞(即被抵銷或抗衡的對象)。它不能像 "prevail" 那樣單獨使用。句子必須說明抵銷了什麼。

×She tried to countervail the argument.

She tried to counter the argument. (or: She presented a countervailing argument.)

「countervail」通常不用於直接「反駁」一個論點(argument)。它更常用於描述力量、影響、權重或優勢之間的相互抵銷。對於「反駁論點」,應使用 "counter", "rebut", 或 "refute"。

×The two forces countervail each other equally.

The two forces countervail each other. (or: The two forces are equally countervailing.)

「countervail」本身已包含「相互抵銷、達到平衡」的含義,加上 "equally" 顯得多餘。如果需要強調完全相等,可以使用 "exactly countervail" 或 "precisely countervail",但單獨使用 "countervail" 通常已足夠。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Countervail"?What are tense/participle forms of "Countervail"?
countervails(3rd_singular)countervailing(present_participle)countervailed(past)countervailed(past_participle)