counterpart /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɚt/ noun plural counterparts
plural counterparts
Learner's definition of COUNTERPART
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: someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another对应的人（或事物） -
The secretary of defense met with his counterparts in Asia to discuss the nuclear crisis.国防部长与亚洲国家的国防部长们进行了会晤，讨论核危机问题。
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Metal tools replaced their stone counterparts many, many years ago.很久很久以前，铁制工具就取代了石制工具。
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the lead actress and her male counterpart女主角和男主角