oppose
v
1 [Tn]
(a) express strong disapproval of or disagreement with (sth/sb), esp with the aim of preventing or changing a course of action 反对(某事[某人]); (尤指)反抗, 抵制
oppose the building of a motorway 反对修筑高速公路
oppose a scheme 反对某计画
oppose the Government 反政府
He opposed the proposal to build a new hall. 他反对修建新礼堂的建议.
(b) (fml 文) compete against (sb) 对抗(某人); 与(某人)较量
Who is opposing you in the match? 你和谁比赛?
2 [Tn.pr] ~ sth to/against sth (fml 文) present sth as a contrast or opposite to sth else 使某事物与另一事物对照或对抗
Do not oppose your will against mine. 不要用你的意愿和我的抗衡.
🎯 考研助记
op(相反)+pose(放置): 反对 反抗
🔁 扩展释义
*[ә'pәuz]vt. 反对, 以...对抗, 抗争vi. 反对【法】 反对, 反抗, 阻挠相关词组: oppose with oppose oneself to sth
🌿 同词根单词
oppositeadj. 相对的;对面的;对立的;[数学](顶、边等)对的;
prep. (表示位置)在…的对面;[数学](顶、边等)对的;与…在一排;(表示方式)与…联合主演;
adv. 在对面,对过;
n. 对立面,对立物,相反的人[事物];