counter
coun
ˈkaʊn
kawn
ter
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/ˈkaʊntə/

Definice a význam slova „counter“ v angličtině

01

pult, přepážka

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served
counter definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Pokladní stál za pultem.
They placed their bags on the counter at the shop.
Položili své tašky na pult v obchodě.
02

žeton, počítadlo

a small usually round object included in some board games to mark a player's place or score
counter definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The game came with colored counters for each player.
Counters helped track resources in the strategy game.
03

a device that records the number of times an event occurs

example
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The counter tracked how many items were sold.
A lap counter was used during the race.
04

a sideboard or cabinet in a dining room with drawers and shelves

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example
Příklady
The buffet counter held plates and cutlery.
Antique counters often have intricate carvings.
05

a punch delivered in response to an opponent's strike, especially in boxing

example
Příklady
The boxer landed a sharp counter after the jab.
He trained to improve his counters.
06

a stiff piece of leather forming the back part of a shoe or boot

example
Příklady
The cobbler replaced the worn shoe counter.
Reinforcing the counter improves shoe durability.
07

(in computers) a register or variable whose value progresses through a series of states, often consecutive integers

example
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The program uses a counter to track iterations.
Each loop incremented the counter.
08

a quick, often witty or critical, response to a question or remark

example
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She replied with a clever counter.
His counter silenced the opposition.
09

a person who counts items or records numbers

example
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The counter tallied all the ballots.
He worked as a counter in the warehouse.
to counter
01

čelit, neutralizovat

to do something to avoid or decrease the harmful or unpleasant effects of something
Transitive: to counter effects of something
to counter definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Taking vitamin C can help counter the effects of a cold.
Užívání vitaminu C může pomoci čelit účinkům nachlazení.
The government implemented policies to counter the economic downturn.
Vláda zavedla politiky, aby čelila ekonomickému poklesu.
02

odpovědět, čelit

to react to an aggressive statement or act, often by opposing or defending against it
Transitive: to counter an action or remark | to counter an action or remark with a response
example
Příklady
She countered his accusations with evidence proving her innocence.
Ona čelila jeho obviněním důkazy, které dokazovaly její nevinu.
The politician countered the opposition ’s attacks with a strong rebuttal.
Politik čelil útokům opozice silnou odpovědí.
01

expressing opposition or acting in resistance

example
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The lawyer presented a counter argument to the motion.
They took counter measures to prevent the disruption.
01

in the direction opposite to a reference point or movement

example
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The cyclist pedaled counter along the trail.
They walked counter along the path to avoid the crowd.
counter-
01

proti, anti

used to describe something that opposes, reacts against, or provides a contrast to something else
example
Příklady
The counterargument challenged the main point of the debate.
Protinázor zpochybnil hlavní bod debaty.
They launched a counterattack to defend their territory.
Spustili protiútok na obranu svého území.
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