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单词 counter
释义

counter

​adjective, adverb
UK /ˈkaʊntə(r)/
Other entries for this word
counter noun
counter verb
counter- prefix
bean counter noun
counter-speech noun
Geiger counter noun
bargaining counter noun
check-in counter noun
over the counter phrase
counter-revolution noun
over-the-counter adjective, adverb
under the counter phrase
counter-revolutionary adjective
under-the-counter adjective
counter-revolutionary noun at counter-revolutionary adjective
counter-revolutionary noun
rev counter at tachometer
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    opposite, or with an opposite purpose
    run counter to something:

    The policy is divisive, and runs counter to common sense.

    Synonyms and related words
    Opposite and in the opposite way
    conflicting
    opposite
    otherwise

counter

​adjective, adverb
US /ˈkaʊntər/
Other entries for this word
counter noun
counter verb
counter- prefix
bean counter noun
counter-speech noun
Geiger counter noun
bargaining counter noun
check-in counter noun
over the counter phrase
over-the-counter adjective, adverb
under the counter phrase
under-the-counter adjective
checkout counter at supermarket
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    opposite, or with an opposite purpose
    run counter to something:

    The policy is divisive, and runs counter to common sense.

    Synonyms and related words
    Opposite and in the opposite way
    conflicting
    opposite
    otherwise

counter ​‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈkaʊntə(r)/
Other entries for this word
counter verb
counter adjective, adverb
counter- prefix
bean counter noun
counter-speech noun
Geiger counter noun
bargaining counter noun
check-in counter noun
over the counter phrase
counter-revolution noun
over-the-counter adjective, adverb
under the counter phrase
counter-revolutionary adjective
under-the-counter adjective
counter-revolutionary noun at counter-revolutionary adjective
counter-revolutionary noun
rev counter at tachometer
Word Forms
singularcounter
pluralcounters
  1. 1
    a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in a shop or a bank

    There was a long queue and no one behind the counter.

    a cheese counter

    Synonyms and related words
    Departments and areas in shops
    bargain basement
    cash desk
    changing room
    1. 1a
      ​Americana worktop in a kitchen
      Synonyms and related words
      Tables and work surfaces
      bench
      card table
      coffee table
  2. 2
    a machine or piece of equipment that counts something and shows the total

    the casino’s high-speed coin counters

    a rev counter

    Synonyms and related words
    Machines and equipment according to general function
    agitator
    balance
    blower
  3. 3
    a small round coloured object that you use in a board game
    Synonyms and related words
    Board games and playing board games
    backgammon
    bagatelle
    board game
  4. 4
    an action that you take in order to oppose or stop something or reduce its negative effect
    Synonyms and related words
    Limits, controls and ranges
    red line
    limit
    constraint
  5. 5
    something that you say to reply to a criticism or argument

    a counter to unfair criticism

    Synonyms and related words
    Comments and remarks
    acknowledgment
    afterthought
    allusion
phrases
over the counter
under the counter

counter ​‌‌

​noun countable
US /ˈkaʊntər/
Other entries for this word
counter verb
counter adjective, adverb
counter- prefix
bean counter noun
counter-speech noun
Geiger counter noun
bargaining counter noun
check-in counter noun
over the counter phrase
over-the-counter adjective, adverb
under the counter phrase
under-the-counter adjective
checkout counter at supermarket
Word Forms
singularcounter
pluralcounters
  1. 1
    a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in a store or a bank

    You buy your tickets at the counter.

    a cheese counter

    Synonyms and related words
    Departments and areas in shops
    bargain basement
    changing room
    checkout
    1. 1a
      a long flat surface in a kitchen where you prepare food. The usual British word is worktop.
      Synonyms and related words
      Tables and work surfaces
      bench
      breakfast bar
      card table
  2. 2
    a small round colored object that you use in a board game
    Synonyms and related words
    Board games and playing board games
    backgammon
    bagatelle
    board game
  3. 3
    a machine or piece of equipment that counts something and shows the total

    the casino’s high-speed coin counters

    a rev counter

    Synonyms and related words
    Machines and equipment according to general function
    agitator
    balance
    blower
  4. 4
    an action that you take in order to oppose or stop something or reduce its negative effect
    Synonyms and related words
    Limits, controls and ranges
    red line
    limit
    constraint
  5. 5
    something that you say to reply to a criticism or argument

    a counter to unfair criticism

    Synonyms and related words
    Comments and remarks
    acknowledgment
    afterthought
    allusion
phrases
over the counter
under the counter

counter ​‌

​verb
UK /ˈkaʊntə(r)/
Other entries for this word
counter noun
counter adjective, adverb
counter- prefix
bean counter noun
counter-speech noun
Geiger counter noun
bargaining counter noun
check-in counter noun
over the counter phrase
counter-revolution noun
over-the-counter adjective, adverb
under the counter phrase
counter-revolutionary adjective
under-the-counter adjective
counter-revolutionary noun at counter-revolutionary adjective
counter-revolutionary noun
rev counter at tachometer
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theycounter
he/she/itcounters
present participlecountering
past tensecountered
past participlecountered
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to reply to a criticism or statement that you disagree with

    ‘Yes,’ Leah countered, ‘but the truth is you just don’t want to do it.’

    How can we counter these rumours?

    The government countered with a flurry of briefings.

    Synonyms and related words
    To reply or to answer
    reply
    answer
    respond
  2. 2
    transitive to take action in order to oppose or stop something or reduce its negative effects

    Caffeine is known to counter tiredness.

    The film’s main characters counter the familiar racial stereotypes.

    Synonyms and related words
    To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
    cope
    overcome
    carry off

counter ​‌

​verb
US /ˈkaʊntər/
Other entries for this word
counter noun
counter adjective, adverb
counter- prefix
bean counter noun
counter-speech noun
Geiger counter noun
bargaining counter noun
check-in counter noun
over the counter phrase
over-the-counter adjective, adverb
under the counter phrase
under-the-counter adjective
checkout counter at supermarket
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theycounter
he/she/itcounters
present participlecountering
past tensecountered
past participlecountered
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    intransitive/transitive to reply to a criticism or statement that you disagree with

    “Yes,” Leah countered, “but the truth is you just don’t want to do it.”

    How can we counter these rumors?

    The government countered with a flurry of briefings.

    Synonyms and related words
    To reply or to answer
    reply
    answer
    respond
  2. 2
    transitive to take action in order to oppose or stop something or reduce its negative effects

    Caffeine is known to counter tiredness.

    The movie’s main characters counter the familiar racial stereotypes.

    Synonyms and related words
    To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
    cope
    overcome
    carry off
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