Scientists tell us this can backfire and actually have a negative impact on our wellbeing.

科学家告诉我们，这可能适得其反，实际上会对我们的幸福产生负面影响。

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While this may seem justified by a noble goal, such "policy by people" tactics rarely work, and often backfire.

尽管这似乎符合一个崇高的目标，但这种“人民的政策”策略很少奏效，而且往往适得其反。

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Curiosity is often considered a good instinct—it can lead to new scientific advances, for instance—but sometimes such inquiry can backfire.

好奇心通常被认为是一种有益的本能——比如它能带来新的科学进步——但有时这种探究可能会适得其反。

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Kramer says such a public stance could backfire since President Obama is not too enthusiastic about missile defenses in Eastern Europe.

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But a single-minded focus on repeal could backfire as a Republican governing strategy.

MSN: GOP sending Obama message on health repeal

Attempting to make history can backfire on a young company, adds Mr. Barchas.

WSJ: In Race to Market, It Pays to Be Latecomer

England coach Steve McClaren saw his selection gamble backfire in a big way when rookie goalkeeper Scott Carson handed Croatia a crucial early goal.

CNN: Croatia crush England Euro dreams