opposition /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/ noun plural oppositions
plural oppositions
Learner's definition of OPPOSITION
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[noncount] : actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something(行动或意见上的)反对 -
They're going ahead with the plans despite strong/fierce opposition from residents.他们不顾居民的强烈反对,执意实施计划。
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The nominee faces strong opposition in the Senate.被提名者面临着参议院的强烈反对。
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The proposed change has met with opposition from the town's business leaders.这项提出改变的建议遭到镇上企业领导者的反对。
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often + to 2
[noncount] : action that is done to stop or defeat someone or something抵抗;反抗 3 the opposition
a : a person or group that you are trying to defeat or succeed against : a person or group that you are competing with对手;敌手;竞争者 b or the Opposition : a political party that is trying to replace the political party in power反对党;在野党 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 4
[noncount] formal : the state or relationship of two things that are completely different from each other对立;对立关系
in opposition to
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: in a way that is against someone or something反对 2
: in a way that shows how two things are different or disagree(两者)相反,相对 — oppositional
/ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃənl̟/ adjective, formal [more oppositional; most oppositional]