Counteracts - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

verb

Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.

Примеры использования:

He balked at such a drastic solution

noun

A roughly squared timber beam.

Примеры использования:

A balk of timber

verb

To be unwilling to do something or let something happen

Примеры использования:

I balked at the prospect of spending four hours on a train with him.

verb

Examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.

Примеры использования:

Customs officers have the right to check all luggage

noun

An examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.

Примеры использования:

A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances

exclamation

Us spelling of cheque.

noun

A check or restraint on something.

Примеры использования:

Plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing

verb

Variant spelling of kerb.

noun

A stone edging to a pavement or raised path.

verb

Win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.

Примеры использования:

Garibaldi defeated the neapolitan army

noun

An instance of defeating or being defeated.

Примеры использования:

A 1–0 defeat by grimsby

verb

To oppose and cause someone to lose in a competition or war so that you can win

Примеры использования:

Bill clinton defeated george bush for the presidency in 1992., [ u ] in the american civil war, the…

phrasal verb

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

phrasal verb

To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing

Примеры использования:

He’s an international celebrity with a staff to help fend off reporters., the social democrat gover…

phrasal verb

To avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult

Примеры использования:

The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid fro…

verb

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

Примеры использования:

A brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery

noun

The track or scent of a hunted animal.

noun

Metal hammered or rolled into a thin flexible sheet, used chiefly for covering or wrapping food.

Примеры использования:

Aluminium foil

verb

Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.

Примеры использования:

They will present their resignations to forestall a vote of no confidence

verb

To prevent something from happening by acting first

Примеры использования:

Many doctors prescribe aspirin to forestall second heart attacks.

verb

Prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.

Примеры использования:

The rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather

adjective

Frustrated.

Hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire

noun

A basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic.

Примеры использования:

A picnic hamper

verb

Hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

Примеры использования:

Their work is hampered by lack of funds

noun

Necessary but cumbersome equipment on a ship.

Примеры использования:

The mass of the top hamper must be consciously balanced against the tremendous beam.

verb

Make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

Примеры использования:

Language barriers hindered communication between scientists

adjective

(especially of a bodily part) rear; hind.

Примеры использования:

The hinder end of its body

verb

To limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something

Примеры использования:

A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth., i don’t know if these changes are going to help…

verb

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Примеры использования:

The sap causes swelling which can impede breathing

verb

Disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

Примеры использования:

A majority of the electorate opposed ec membership

verb

To disagree with something, often by speaking or fighting against it

Примеры использования:

The governor adamantly/vehemently opposes raising taxes., the opposing sides failed to reach agreem…

verb

To disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them

Примеры использования:

Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall., the proposed tax rise has been vig…

verb

Keep (something) from happening.

Примеры использования:

Action must be taken to prevent further accidents

verb

To stop something from happening or someone from doing something

Примеры использования:

The police tried to prevent him from leaving., can this type of accident be prevented?, fortunately…

verb

Withstand the action or effect of.

Примеры использования:

Antibodies help us to resist infection

noun

A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering.

Примеры использования:

New lithographic techniques require their own special resists

verb

Withstand the force of something

verb

Prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.

Примеры использования:

The need to restrain public expenditure

noun

A stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.

Примеры использования:

Fruit and vegetable stalls

verb

(of a motor vehicle or its engine) stop running, typically because of an overload on the engine.

Примеры использования:

Her car stalled at the crossroads

verb

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Примеры использования:

He never did anything to thwart his father

noun

A structural crosspiece forming a seat for a rower in a boat.

Примеры использования:

Her hull is painted white with blue trim on the thwarts.

preposition

From one side to another side of (an area); across.

Примеры использования:

A pink-tinged cloud spread thwart the shore

verb

Remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.

Примеры использования:

The structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph

verb

To receive without being changed or damaged by something powerful; bear

Примеры использования:

The building has to be strong enough to withstand severe winds and storms., coaches have to be toug…