self defeating
US /ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
UK /ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
形容詞
適得其反的, 自我挫敗的
causing more problems and difficulties for yourself than it solves
範例:
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His constant negativity was a self-defeating attitude.
他持續的消極態度是一種適得其反的做法。
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Such strict rules can be self-defeating, as they often lead to rebellion.
如此嚴格的規定可能會適得其反，因為它們常常導致反抗。