opposition
反对
释义2:
opposition
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◙ noun1. [mass noun] resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument• 反抗,抵抗;反对 »there was considerable opposition to the proposal. 建议遭到了强烈反对。 »the regime cracked down against the threat of opposition. 该政权以镇压来对付反抗的威胁。 [常作 the opposition] a group of adversaries or competitors, especially a rival political party or sporting team• 敌手,对手(尤指反对党或对方运动队) (也作 the Opposition)[Brit.] the principal parliamentary party opposed to that in office• [英] 反对党,在野党 [count noun] a contrast or antithesis• 对立,相对 »a nature–culture opposition. 自然与人为的对立。 [Astronomy & Astrology] the apparent position of two celestial objects that are directly opposite each other in the sky, especially when a superior planet is opposite the sun• [天文,占星] 冲【IDIOMS】
◘ in opposition1. in contrast or conflict• 相反;冲突 »they found themselves in opposition to state policy. 他们发现他们的意见和国家政策完全相反。 (with reference to a major political party) not forming the government• 在野党【派生】
♦ oppositional adjective【语源】
1. late Middle English: from Latin oppositio(n-), from opponere 'set against'
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