欲益反损
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backfire

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    欲益反损 / 欲益反損

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    backfire

    To desire a benefit but instead incur a loss; to have good intentions result in a negative outcome or disaster.

    他本想通过加班来提高效率，结果过度劳累导致生病，真是欲益反损。

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