I tried to argue but he countered that the plans were not yet finished.

我试图争辩，但他却反驳说各项计划尚未完成。

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He is so arrogant that he countered any criticism of him.

他非常自大，对他的任何批评他都会反驳。

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I pointed out the shortcomings of the scheme, but he countered that the plans were not yet finished.

我指出那方案的缺点，但他申辩说各项计划尚未完成。

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He countered that the popular video game Halo likely uses swarm intelligence as well.

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He countered that criticism by saying that the job of promoting trade and investment "should transcend the factionalism of party politics".

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He countered such attacks vehemently, saying such a conclusion rested on a slanted reading of what he had said on the subject.

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