Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 第 1 季
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counteract
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/C1
抵消 / 对抗 (v.)
由 `counter`(相反)和 `act`(起作用)组合而成。指采取行动去「抵消、中和」某种不好的影响。剧中 Boyle 试图用浓咖啡来「抵消」止痛药带来的强烈睡意。
Isn't that, like, your fifth cup of coffee today?
I'm trying to counteract the drowsiness from my pain meds.
I took a double dose after the incident at the ceremony.
