反作用 (fǎn zuò yòng) — opposite reaction; counteraction; undesirable or unexpected side effect
Definition
In physics, 反作用 is 'reaction' — the equal and opposite force (作用力 vs 反作用力). In everyday use it means an unwanted or unintended side effect.
noun
opposite reactioncounteractionundesirable or unexpected side effect
Examples
- 反作用。Zhè ge zhèng cè chǎn shēng le yì xiǎng bú dào de fǎn zuò yòng.This policy produced unexpected side effects.
- ，反作用。Lì de zuò yòng shì xiāng hù de, yǒu zuò yòng lì jiù yǒu fǎn zuò yòng.The action of force is mutual; for every action there is an opposite reaction.
- ，反作用。Yào wù suī rán yǒu xiào, dàn yě huì dài lái yì xiē fǎn zuò yòng.Although the medicine is effective, it can also bring some side effects.
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