counteract

counteract的音标是[ˌkaʊntərˈækt]，基本翻译是“抵消，中和”。

速记技巧：可以结合词根词缀一起记忆，counter-表示“相反，反对”，act表示“行动”，组合起来就是“抵消，中和”的意思。

counteract的英文词源：

1. 词根：counter-（相反） + act（行动） → 相反地行动 → 抵消

变化形式：

1. 比较级：counteracted

2. 最高级：counteracted most

相关单词：

1. counterbalance（平衡）：counter-（相反）+ balance（平衡） → 相反地平衡 → 抵消不平衡 → 平衡

2. offset（补偿）：off（离开）+ set（放） → 离开原来的位置 → 抵消 → 补偿

3. counteraction（反动）：counter-（相反）+ action（行动） → 相反的行动 → 反动

4. counterpoise（均衡）：counter-（相反）+ poise（平衡） → 相反地平衡 → 均衡

5. countervail（抵消）：counter-（相反）+ vail（力量） → 相反的力量 → 抵消

6. counterpoise to（与……相均衡）：counter-（相反）+ poise to → 与……相反地平衡 → 与……相均衡

7. counterbalance the effect of（抵消……的影响）：counterbalance（抵消） + -ing（现在分词） + the effect of （……的影响）

8. offset the damage（补偿损失）：offset（补偿） + -ing（现在分词） + the damage（损失）

9.counteract the spread of（遏制……的蔓延）：counteract（遏制） + -ing（现在分词） + the spread of （……的蔓延）

10.counterbalance the impact of（抵消……的影响）：counterbalance（抵消） + -ing（现在分词）+ the impact of （……的影响）

以上这些单词都与“抵消”这一概念相关，通过词源和变化形式的分析，我们可以更好地理解这些单词的含义和用法。

常用短语：

1. counteract the effects of

2. counteract the impact of

3. counteract one"s efforts

4. counteract the opposition

5. counteract the weaknesses

6. counteract the risks

7. counteract the challenges

例句：

1. The government is working hard to counteract the effects of the economic downturn.

2. The company"s efforts to counteract the impact of the new competition have been successful.

3. Her efforts to counteract the opposition to her proposal were unsuccessful.

4. We need to counteract the weaknesses in our team by investing in training and development.

5. The risks of counteracting the wrong information need to be carefully considered.

6. The challenge of counteracting climate change requires collective action from all nations.

7. The key to success is to counteract the challenges of change and adapt to new situations.

英文小作文：

Counteracting Challenges in Life

Life is full of challenges, whether it"s a new job, a relationship, or a personal goal. We all face obstacles that seem insurmountable at times, but it"s how we react to these challenges that determines our success.

By actively counteracting these challenges, we can turn them into opportunities for growth and development. It might mean investing time and energy in training, seeking support from friends and family, or making small but consistent changes in our behavior and attitude.

The key is to not give up easily and to keep pushing forward, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. By doing so, we can turn our challenges into stepping stones for success and fulfillment in life.