That is a fine quality in a watch-repair man or a brain surgeon, but counter-productive when dealing with uncertainty.
作为一个钟表匠或是一个脑外科医师，这无疑是好的特质，然而对于应付不确定性时，情况却正好相反。
But counter-intuitively, it wasn't the mothers closest to labor who were affected the most, but the women who'd just gotten pregnant.
但是，与我们的直觉相反，并不是即将生产的孕妇受地震影响最大，而是刚刚怀孕的孕妇。
But when I arrived at the check-in counter, I couldn't find my ticket.
但当我到达检票口时，我找不到票了。
I covered the conference as a reporter, but what really unnerved me was a counter-conference of scholars to refute the earlier one.
我以记者的身份报道了那次会议，但真正让我感到不安的是学者们召开的反驳会议。
Granted, these producers' savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store, but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter?
诚然，这些生产商节省的制造成本可能会使得杂货店里的商品价格更低，但有多少消费者会在收银台前联想到这些呢？
But one can counter that the drive to accumulate wealth is the spur to entrepreneurship.
但可能有人会反驳说，积累财富的动力源自创业冲动。
It may seem counter intuitive but to feel better yourself, do something for someone else.
这直觉上看起来是相反的，但为别人做点事情，感觉却非常好。
We must fetch the current counter value from the server, but the counter state is remembered after a successful update.
我们必须从服务器获取当前的计数器值，但在成功更新之后将保存计数器的状态。
It’s a glorified counter job, but it’ll be less stress.
那是一份图面子的柜台工作，但它没什么压力。
That's the obvious, intuitive answer. But the less obvious - the counter-intuitive approach of working less and taking more breaks - gets better results.
这是显而易见，直观的答案，但不太明显——甚至相反的做法，少工作，多休息——能得到更好的效果。
But there's a reasonable counter-claim: since there are more Windows users, perhaps Windows is attacked more often, meaning that Windows vulnerabilities are more likely to be found.
但是有一个合理的“反诉”：由于Windows用户比较多，所以对Windows的攻击就可能比较多，这意味着更有可能发现Windows的安全性漏洞。
That might lead to a series of threats and counter-threats, but eventually they would discover an incentive to change their policy.
那或许会导致一系列威胁和反威胁，但最终他们将发现改变自己政策的动力。
Dieting is a natural response to the weight gain you're experiencing, but it may be counter productive. In fact, it maybe exacerbating your problem.
节食是你对体重增加的自然反应，但是，这样做可能会起反作用，事实上，可能会使你的问题恶化。
Germany looked happy to accept Spain having the majority of possession, but the German counter-attacks weren't forthcoming.
德国人似乎乐于接受西班牙拥有控球优势的现实，但他们预计的反击并没有到来。
But again this is counter-productive. Mocking the corporate establishment only encourages it to starve you of resources.
但是，这样只能起到相反的作用，对公司团体的嘲笑只会令他们遏制你手上的资源。
Take breaks: This might seem counter-intuitive but working without ever taking a break or relaxing is a recipe for burning out.
注意休整：这听起来也许是背道而驰但是光努力而不休息或是放松的直接后果就是精疲力尽。
I know this seems counter-intuitive, but volunteering to help others out gives you a different perspective on your life.
我知道这听起来有点违背常理，但志愿的帮助别人可以令你对你的生活有一个全新的视角。
But I'd counter that this form of anonymity does not free me from accountability, or allow me to shoot off at the mouth.
但我持反对意见：这种形式的匿名并没有使我免于责任，或者让我可以大放厥词。
If you disagree, fine, but please give counter-arguments and facts to support them.
如果你持有异议，没事，请提出你的观点并给出论据来证明。
It is said to have the same effect as over-the counter pain relievers (but without their side effects).
据说姜黄跟非处方止痛药有同样的功效（但是没有副作用）。
But telling them may give them the opportunity to counter the risk.
但是，告诉他们可能带给他们抵御危险的机会。
This may sound a bit counter-intuitive but we choose how we want to be treated.
这也许听起来有点违背直觉但是我们选择想如何被别人对待。
Why this is a mistake: you might think Chewie knows you're screaming at him because he ate the loaf of bread on the counter, but he won't connect your behavior with his action.
错误原因：你冲着你的宠物大喊大叫，你以为它会懂得这是因为它偷吃了桌上的面包。好吧，实际上它压根儿就不会想到是这个原因。
It may be counter-intuitive, but a diet full of beans equals a beach-ready body.
也许有些出乎意料，但是富含豆类的饮食就等于能拥有健美身材。
But sceptics could point to counter-examples.
但持怀疑态度者也能举出反例。
It is time to acknowledge that there are no rights and wrongs, but mistakes and counter-mistakes and, more importantly, huge common interests beyond healthy competition.
现在是时候承认，在这方面没有对与错，只有失误和消灭失误，更重要的是，还有建立在健康竞争之上的巨大共同利益。
But Mr King's ability to counter another bout of recession depends upon inflation obediently behaving-and prices have recently been worryingly obstreperous.
但是，金恩对抗新一轮的经济衰退取决于维持通货膨胀—物价也出现混乱，令人忧心忡忡。
But Mr King's ability to counter another bout of recession depends upon inflation obediently behaving-and prices have recently been worryingly obstreperous.
但是，金恩对抗新一轮的经济衰退取决于维持通货膨胀—物价也出现混乱，令人忧心忡忡。
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