self defeating
US /ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
UK /ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
形容词
适得其反的, 自我挫败的
causing more problems and difficulties for yourself than it solves
示例:
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His constant negativity was a self-defeating attitude.
他持续的消极态度是一种适得其反的做法。
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Such strict rules can be self-defeating, as they often lead to rebellion.
如此严格的规定可能会适得其反，因为它们常常导致反抗。