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/kˈa‍ʊntɐ/
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pult, stojan

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served
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The cashier stood behind the counter.
They placed their bags on the counter at the shop.
02

žeton, kamen

a small usually round object included in some board games to mark a player's place or score
counter definition and meaning
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pult, stůl

a piece of furniture on which food is prepared
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counter definition and meaning
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She set out all the baking ingredients on the counter before starting.
The kitchen counter was cluttered with utensils and cutting boards.
04

početník, počítadlo

a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
05

úder zpět, kontre

a return punch (especially by a boxer)
06

pata, čelo boty

a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
07

čítač, počítadlo

(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
08

replika, odpověď

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
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počítající, čitatel

a person who counts things
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01

zmírnit, potlačit

to do something to avoid or decrease the harmful or unpleasant effects of something
Transitive: to counter effects of something
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Taking vitamin C can help counter the effects of a cold.
Užívání vitamínu C může pomoci zmírnit účinky nachlazení.
The government implemented policies to counter the economic downturn.
Vláda zavedla politiky na zmírnění hospodářského poklesu.
02

oponovat, reagovat

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
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She countered his accusations with evidence proving her innocence.
Oponovala jeho obviněním důkazy, které prokazovaly její nevinu.
The politician countered the opposition ’s attacks with a strong rebuttal.
Politik oponoval útokům opozice silným vyvrácením.
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protikladný, odporující

indicating opposition or resistance
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proti, opačně

in the opposite direction
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protiargument, kontraargument

used to describe something that opposes, reacts against, or provides a contrast to something else
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The counterargument challenged the main point of the debate.
They launched a counterattack to defend their territory.
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