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coun·ter¹

C0684200 (koun′tər)adj. Contrary; opposing: moves and counter moves on the checkerboard.n.1. One that is an opposite.2. Sports A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.3. Sports A fencing parry in which one foil follows the other in a circular fashion.4. A stiff piece of leather around the heel of a shoe or boot.5. Nautical An overhanging portion of a ship's or boat's stern extending from the water line up to the transom.6. Printing The depression between the raised lines of the face on a piece of type.v. coun·tered, coun·ter·ing, coun·ters v.tr.1. To meet or return (a blow) by another blow.2. To move or act in opposition to; oppose.3. To offer in response: countered that she was too busy to be thorough.v.intr. To move, act, or respond so as to be in opposition.adv.1. In a contrary manner or direction.2. To or toward an opposite or dissimilar course or outcome: a method running counter to traditional techniques.

[Middle English countre, from Old French contre, from Latin contrā; see counter-.]

count·er²

C0684200 (koun′tər)n.1. A flat surface on which money is counted, business is transacted, or food is prepared or served.2. Games A piece, as of wood or ivory, used for keeping a count or a place.3. a. An imitation coin; a token.b. A piece of money.Idioms: over the counter1. Without being listed or available on an officially recognized stock exchange but in trade by direct negotiation between buyers and sellers: bought stocks over the counter.2. Without a doctor's prescription being legally required: cold medicine that is available over the counter. under the counter In an illegal or surreptitious manner; illicitly: arrested for selling prescription drugs under the counter.

[Middle English countour, from Anglo-Norman counteour, from Medieval Latin computātōrium, countinghouse, from Latin computāre, to calculate; see count¹.]

count·er³

C0684200 (koun′tər)n. One that counts, especially an electronic or mechanical device that automatically counts occurrences or repetitions of phenomena or events.

counter

(ˈkaʊntə) n1. a horizontal surface, as in a shop or bank, over which business is transacted2. (Furniture) (in some cafeterias) a long table on which food is served to customers3. (Games, other than specified) a. a small flat disc of wood, metal, or plastic, used in various board gamesb. a similar disc or token used as an imitation coin4. a person or thing that may be used or manipulated5. (Ice Skating) a skating figure consisting of three circles6. under the counter (under-the-counter when prenominal) (of the sale of goods, esp goods in short supply) clandestine, surreptitious, or illegal; not in an open manner7. (Stock Exchange) over the counter (over-the-counter when prenominal) (of security transactions) through a broker rather than on a stock exchange[C14: from Old French comptouer, ultimately from Latin computāre to compute]

counter

(ˈkaʊntə) adv1. in a contrary direction or manner2. in a wrong or reverse direction3. run counter to to have a contrary effect or action toadjopposing; opposite; contraryn4. something that is contrary or opposite to some other thing5. an act, effect, or force that opposes another6. (Boxing) a return attack, such as a blow in boxing7. (Fencing) fencing a parry in which the foils move in a circular fashion8. (Nautical Terms) the portion of the stern of a boat or ship that overhangs the water aft of the rudder9. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing Also called: void the inside area of a typeface that is not type high, such as the centre of an "o", and therefore does not print10. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) the part of a horse's breast under the neck and between the shoulders11. (Clothing & Fashion) a piece of leather forming the back of a shoevb12. to say or do (something) in retaliation or response13. (tr) to move, act, or perform in a manner or direction opposite to (a person or thing)14. to return the attack of (an opponent)[C15: from Old French contre, from Latin contrā against]

counter

(ˈkaʊntə) n1. a person who counts2. (Mechanical Engineering) an apparatus that records the number of occurrences of events3. (General Physics) any instrument for detecting or counting ionizing particles or photons. See Geiger counter, scintillation counter, crystal counter4. (Electronics) electronics another name for scaler²[C14: from Old French conteor, from Latin computātor; see count¹]

count•er¹

(ˈkaʊn tər)

n. 1. a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc. 2. (in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc.) a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which food is prepared and served. 3. a surface for the preparation of food in a kitchen, esp. on a low cabinet. 4. anything used to keep account, esp. a disk or other small object used in games, as in checkers. Idioms: 1. over the counter, a. (of the sale of stock) through a broker's office rather than through the stock exchange. b. (of the sale of merchandise) through a retail store rather than through a wholesaler. c. (of the sale of medicinal drugs) without requiring a prescription. 2. under the counter, in a clandestine manner, esp. illegally. [1300–50; Middle English countour < Anglo-French (Old French comptoir) < Medieval Latin computātorium place for computing = Latin computā(re) to compute]

count•er²

(ˈkaʊn tər)

n. 1. a person who counts. 2. a device for counting revolutions of a wheel, items produced, etc. 3. any of various instruments for detecting ionizing radiation and for registering counts, as a Geiger counter. [1325–75; Middle English countour < Anglo-French (Old French conteor) « Latin computātor=computā(re) to compute + -tor -tor]

coun•ter³

(ˈkaʊn tər)

adv. 1. in the wrong way; in the reverse direction. 2. contrary; in opposition. adj. 3. opposite; opposed; contrary. n. 4. something that is opposite or contrary to something else. 5. a blow delivered in receiving or parrying another blow, as in boxing. 6. a statement or action made to refute or oppose another statement or action. 7. a circular parry in fencing. 8. a piece of leather or the like inside the lining of the upper of a shoe or boot, around the heel, to keep it stiff. 9. the part of a vessel's stern that overhangs and projects aft of the sternpost. v.t. 10. to go counter to; oppose; controvert. 11. to meet or answer (a move, blow, etc.) by another in return. v.i. 12. to make a counter or opposing move. 13. to give a blow while receiving or parrying one, as in boxing. [1400–50; late Middle English countre < Anglo-French co(u)ntre, cuntre, Old French contre < Latin contrā against]

counter-

a prefix used in the formation of words that have the general senses “against or counter to” (counterintuitive), “in response or reply to” (counterattack; counteroffer), “thwarting, or designed to thwart, frustrate, or nullify” (counterespionage; counterproductive), “refuting” (counterexample), “opposite, in the reverse direction” (counterclockwise; countercurrent), “offsetting, complementary” (counterbalance; counterpart), “occurring simultaneously” (countermelody). [Middle English countre-; see counter³]

counter

Past participle: countered
Gerund: countering

Imperative
counter
counter

Present
I counter
you counter
he/she/it counters
we counter
you counter
they counter

Preterite
I countered
you countered
he/she/it countered
we countered
you countered
they countered

Present Continuous
I am countering
you are countering
he/she/it is countering
we are countering
you are countering
they are countering

Present Perfect
I have countered
you have countered
he/she/it has countered
we have countered
you have countered
they have countered

Past Continuous
I was countering
you were countering
he/she/it was countering
we were countering
you were countering
they were countering

Past Perfect
I had countered
you had countered
he/she/it had countered
we had countered
you had countered
they had countered

Future
I will counter
you will counter
he/she/it will counter
we will counter
you will counter
they will counter

Future Perfect
I will have countered
you will have countered
he/she/it will have countered
we will have countered
you will have countered
they will have countered

Future Continuous
I will be countering
you will be countering
he/she/it will be countering
we will be countering
you will be countering
they will be countering

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been countering
you have been countering
he/she/it has been countering
we have been countering
you have been countering
they have been countering

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been countering
you will have been countering
he/she/it will have been countering
we will have been countering
you will have been countering
they will have been countering

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been countering
you had been countering
he/she/it had been countering
we had been countering
you had been countering
they had been countering

Conditional
I would counter
you would counter
he/she/it would counter
we would counter
you would counter
they would counter

Past Conditional
I would have countered
you would have countered
he/she/it would have countered
we would have countered
you would have countered
they would have countered

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	counter - table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transactedbar - a counter where you can obtain food or drink; "he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar"checkout counter, checkout - a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchasescountertop - the top side of a countermeat counter - counter where meats are displayed for salenotions counter - counter where notions are soldreception desk - a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are receivedtable - a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; "it was a sturdy table"
	2.	counter - game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board gamespoker chip, chip - a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gamblinggame equipment - equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
	3.	counter - a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happenstabulatorcalculating machine, calculator - a small machine that is used for mathematical calculationspulse counter - an electronic counter that counts the number of electric pulses
	4.	counter - a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawersbuffet, sideboardcredenza, credence - a kind of sideboard or buffetdining room, dining-room - a room used for diningdrawer - a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and outarticle of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room"cellaret, minibar - sideboard with compartments for holding bottlesshelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
	5.	counter - a person who counts thingsindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
	6.	counter - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, replication, returnback talk, backtalk, sass, sassing, lip, mouth - an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass"reply, response - the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"
	7.	counter - (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)register - (computer science) memory device that is the part of computer memory that has a specific address and that is used to hold information of a specific kindcomputer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
	8.	counter - a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot; "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"heel counterboot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower legpiece of leather - a separate part consisting of leathershoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
	9.	counter - a return punch (especially by a boxer)counterpunch, parrybiff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
Verb	1.	counter - speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"answer, reply, respond - react verbally; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
	2.	counter - act in advance of; deal with ahead of timeanticipate, forestall, foreseeact, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
Adj.	1.	counter - indicating opposition or resistanceantagonisticnegative - characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features; "a negative outlook on life"; "a colorless negative personality"; "a negative evaluation"; "a negative reaction to an advertising campaign"
Adv.	1.	counter - in the opposite direction; "run counter"

counter

¹noun1. surface, top, bar, worktop He put the money on the counter and left.2. token, piece, chip, disc, marker, man Players throw dice to move their counters round the board.

counter

²verb1. oppose, meet, block, resist, offset, parry, deflect, repel, rebuff, fend off, counteract, ward off, stave off, repulse, obviate, hold at bay They discussed a plan to counter the effects of such a blockade.2. retaliate, return, answer, reply, respond, come back, retort, hit back, rejoin, strike back The union countered with letters rebutting the company's claim.
retaliate accept, yield, surrender, give in, cave in (informal), takeadverb1. opposite to, against, versus, conversely, in defiance of, at variance with, contrarily, contrariwise Their findings ran counter to all expectations.
opposite to parallel to, in accordance with, in agreement withadjective1. opposing, conflicting, opposed, contrasting, opposite, contrary, adverse, contradictory, obverse, against These charges and counter charges are being exchanged at an important time.
opposing similar, parallel

counter

adjectiveDiametrically opposed:antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, antonymic, antonymous, contradictory, contrary, converse, diametric, diametrical, opposing, opposite, polar, reverse.nounThat which is diametrically opposed to another:antipode, antipodes, antithesis, antonym, contrary, converse, opposite, reverse.Logic: contradictory, contrapositive.verb1. To return like for like, especially to return an unfriendly or hostile action with a similar one:hit back, reciprocate, retaliate, retort, strike back.2. To place in opposition or be in opposition to:match, oppose, pit, play off.Idioms: bump heads with, meet head-on, set at odds, set at someone's throat, trade blows.

Translations

柜台相反地筹码反驳对抗

counter²

(ˈkauntə) adverb (with to) in the opposite direction or manner to. The election is running counter to the forecasts.相反地 verb to meet or answer (a stroke or move etc by another). He successfully countered all criticisms. 对抗，反驳 counter- against or opposite. counter-clockwise.反向的

counter³

(ˈkauntə) noun a kind of table or surface on which goods are laid. Can you get me some sweets from the confectionery counter?柜台

counter

→ 柜台zhCN

Is there a foreign exchange counter here? (US)
Is there a bureau de change here? (UK) → 这儿有外汇兑换处吗？
When is the foreign exchange counter open? (US)
When is the bureau de change open? (UK) → 外汇兑换处几点开门？

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behind-the-counter

In a pharmacy, not requiring a prescription but requiring a pharmacist's discretion to purchase, as of drugs or medical devices. Please be aware that all behind-the-counter purchases require identification so the pharmacist can verify your age before purchase.

rivet counter

Someone who demands an exceptionally or unreasonably high level of minute detail or accuracy in something. Used especially in reference to hobbyists, particularly in the field of model train building. I might be considered a rivet counter by others, but I'm particularly proud of the level of detail that goes into my model sets. I can't stand seeing movies with a rivet counter like Jerry. After every film, he just sits there listing all the factual inaccuracies in it rather than just enjoying the darn thing!See also: counter, rivet

another lie nailed to the counter

A lie and/or fraud has been discovered and now is used as a warning to the public. The phrase possibly originated with US general store owners, who would nail counterfeit coins to their counters to ward off other counterfeiters. I can't believe I caught you in the act in front of all of my friends! Wow, another lie nailed to the counter! Oh, and he was cheating on me too. You all should consider this another lie nailed to the counter.See also: another, counter, lie, nail

bargaining counter

Something used during a negotiation that provides one party leverage over another party. Primarily heard in UK. Joe's willingness to walk away from the deal proved to be an effective bargaining counter when it came to purchasing a new car.See also: bargain, counter

bean counter

1. A derogatory term used to describe someone who obsesses over trivial and insignificant expenditures in an attempt to save money. As soon as the staff learned they had to purchase their own office supplies, they knew it was a result of the finance department's new bean counter tightening the company's purse strings.2. An accountant. We need to get a bean counter in here to analyze these expense reports and give us the big picture on our finances.See also: bean, counter

counter with (something)

1. To respond to something with something or in a particular way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "counter" and "with." Amanda can always counter a joke with a witty retort of her own. I was annoyed by that comment, so I countered with a scowl.2. To refute someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "counter" and "with." When the suspect countered with an alibi, we had to release him.See also: counter

over the counter

1. Of a medicinal product, not requiring a doctor's prescription to be purchased. Often hyphenated. I thought the infection was serious, but I just needed an over-the-counter cream. It wasn't until 1985 that this medication was available over the counter.2. Of stocks, negotiated directly between buyer and seller, without being listed on an official stock exchange. He was offering an incredible price, so we just sold the stocks over the counter.See also: counter, over

run counter to (someone or something)

To oppose, contravene, or work against someone or something. The former CEO's actions run counter to everything this company stands for. The governor's newest policy seems to be running counter to everything he promised during his election campaign.See also: counter, run

under the counter

Covertly or secretly (and, often, illegally). If you're selling alcohol under the counter, you could get into a lot of trouble.See also: counter

go counter

To move in the opposite direction of a pursued person or animal. You go counter and see if you can loop around and catch the assailants.See also: counter, go

counter someone or something with something

to refute someone or something with something. She countered our evidence with an eyewitness. I countered Nancy with a better argument.See also: counter

counter with something

to say something in refutation of something; to strike back with something. Aren't you going to counter with an argument? He countered with a punch in the jaw.See also: counter

over the counter

Fig. [of medication bought or sold] without a prescription. (Hyphenated when prenominal. See also under the counter.) This is a good product. You can buy it over the counter. I don't put much trust in over-the-counter medications.See also: counter, over

run counter to something

to be in opposition to something; to run against something. (This has nothing to do with running.) Your proposal runs counter to what is required by the manager. His idea runs counter to good sense.See also: counter, run

under the counter

Fig. [bought or sold] in secret or illegally. (Compare this to over the counter.) The drugstore owner was arrested for selling liquor under the counter. The clerk sold dirty books under the counter.See also: counter

run counter to

Be in conflict with, oppose, as in Practice often runs counter to theory. This idiom, first recorded in 1843, uses counter in the sense of "in an opposite direction." See also: counter, run

under the counter

Secretly, surreptitiously, as in I'm sure they're selling liquor to minors under the counter. This expression most often alludes to an illegal transaction, the counter being the flat-surfaced furnishing or table over which legal business is conducted. It was first recorded in 1926. Also see under the table. See also: counter

a bean counter

If you call someone a bean counter, you mean that they are only interested in how much money a business makes and spends. Note: In the following expressions, `bean' means money. The reason for our failure is that we have bean counters running our companies. The Japanese have engineering and manufacturing people. Medical bean counters don't think it is cost-effective to detect this type of cancer in the older age groups. Note: You can call this type of approach bean counting. If someone does this, you can say they count the beans. He is angry with the Hollywood establishment — the `bean-counting producers, the idiot studio heads and the lawyers.' Those who count the beans in our society have all the power, and will do for the foreseeable future. Note: These expressions usually show disapproval. See also: bean, counter

under the counter

BRITISHIf you buy or pay for something under the counter, you do it in a secret and dishonest or illegal way. The shirts disappeared from the displays but could still be purchased under the counter as recently as last Friday. Most of the trading was done under the counter, through some form of black-market barter. Note: You can also talk about an under-the-counter payment or deal, meaning one that is secret and dishonest or illegal. It was becoming common practice for athletes to receive under-the-counter payments from organizers to attend meetings. Any under-the-counter money deals were against company policy. Note: The usual American expression is under the table. Note: In Britain, during the Second World War, shopkeepers sometimes kept articles that were in great demand under the shop counter. They only sold them to special customers, often charging very high prices for them. See also: counter

go counter

run or ride against the direction taken by an animal or person hunted or sought. In Britain, the variants hunt counter and run counter are also found.See also: counter, go

over the counter

by ordinary retail purchase, with no need for a prescription or licence.See also: counter, over

run counter to

be or develop in conflict with.See also: counter, run

under the counter (or table)

(with reference to goods bought or sold) surreptitiously and usually illegally. 1994 Coarse Fishing Today The obvious danger is that river fish will be pinched and flogged ‘under the counter’. See also: counter

a ˈbargaining counter

(British English) (also a ˈbargaining chip American English, British English ) a special advantage in negotiations, disputes, etc. which can be offered in exchange for something: The proposed troop reductions were a useful bargaining counter in the disarmament talks.See also: bargain, counter

over the ˈcounter

goods, especially medicines, for sale over the counter can be bought without written permission from a doctor: These tablets are available over the counter.See also: counter, over

under the ˈcounter

(of goods bought or sold in a shop) secretly or illegally: Before the revolution, such luxuries were only sold under the counter.This refers to illegal goods or goods that are only available in small quantities that are hidden, for example under the counter of the store, so that the police or general public cannot see them.See also: counter

bean-counter

n. a statistician; an accountant. When the bean-counters get finished with the numbers, you won’t recognize them.

comma-counter

n. a pedantic person; a pedantic copy editor. When you need a proofreader, you need a comma-counter.

over the counter

1. Without being listed or available on an officially recognized stock exchange but in trade by direct negotiation between buyers and sellers: bought stocks over the counter.2. Without a doctor's prescription being legally required: cold medicine that is available over the counter.See also: counter, over

under the counter

In an illegal or surreptitious manner; illicitly: arrested for selling prescription drugs under the counter.See also: counter

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