Tell someone (particularly children) to do the opposite of what you really want, and they will rebel and actually end up doing what you want.

如果你想让某人(尤其是小孩)按某种方式做事，可以教导他另一种截然相反的方式。他会产生叛逆，结果以你期待的方式做事。

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What can be more perplexing than someone who does the opposite of what appears to be reasonable? William's friends and family members will likely be confused by his behavior.

还有什么比出现看起来合理的却是相反的表现更令人困惑呢？

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"He's extremely capable, practical and focused," she says. "I am the opposite extreme and I always felt he deserved someone more like himself."

“他能力极强，讲究实际而且非常专注，”她说，“我却是相反的极端，我总觉得他应该有一个更像他的孩子。”

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Blankenship represents the opposite of what an ideal CSO needs to be: visionary, supportive, and someone who understands that there is a direct connection between the health and safety of workers and the health and stability of company finances.

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