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The result will definitely turn out to be just the opposite of their wish.

其结果必然不会像他们所一厢情愿的那样，而只能适得其反。

2. in essence 实质上

In essence, your situation isn't so different from mine.

从本质上讲，你我的情况并非相差很远。

3. bargaining position 谈判地位（合同的谈判中处于优势或劣势的状态）

We're now in a rather poor bargaining position.

我们现在所处的谈判地位不太有利。