counterproductive backfire run counter to one´s desire exactly opposite be just the opposite to what one wished accomplish the very opposite
Some sedatives produce the para-doxical effect of making the person more anxious.
一些镇静剂适得其反,加重了患者的焦虑。
—— 柯林斯例句It is counter-productive to address an interviewee in patronizing tones.
以盛气凌人的语气同面试者讲话将会适得其反。
—— 柯林斯例句We think an attempt to bully them into submission would be counterproductive.
我们认为试图迫使他们屈服会适得其反。
—— 柯林斯例句The President´s tactics could backfire.
总统的策略可能会适得其反。
—— 柯林斯例句There is a danger of overkill if you plan everything too carefully.
如果事事过分谨小慎微,那结果难免有适得其反的危险。
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