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counterproductive

/ˈkaʊntərprəˌdʌktɪv/ American
  • adj. 适得其反的
Definition
  • adj. having the opposite effect from what was intended
Example
Skipping meals to lose weight can actually be counterproductive.
为了减肥而不吃饭,实际上可能适得其反。