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counteract

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/

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noun

반작용, 대응

An action performed in opposition to another action.

Examples :

"My mom always offers me healthy snacks to counteract the junk food I buy at school. "

엄마는 학교에서 사 먹는 정크 푸드에 대응하기 위해 항상 건강한 간식을 줍니다.

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verb

대응하다, 반박하다

To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on

Examples :

"The students' extra study sessions helped counteract their poor performance on the recent test. "

학생들의 추가 학습 시간은 최근 시험에서 그들의 저조한 성적을 반박하는 데 도움이 되었다.

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verb

대응하다, 무력화하다

To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate

Examples :

"To counteract the rising costs of groceries, the family decided to buy more produce and less processed food. "

식료품 가격 상승에 대응하기 위해, 가족은 더 많은 농산물과 덜 가공된 식품을 구매하기로 결정했습니다.