counteract

Definitions

counter- (against) + act = to act against, pushing back on something's effect so it cancels out. Often used for forces or substances that neutralize each other.

Common Collocations

• 1.counteract the effect抵消影响
• 2.counteract the damage抵消损害
• 3.help counteract有助于抵消

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Exercise can counteract the effects of a poor diet.

• 2.

  They added lime to counteract the soil's acidity.