单词 | opposed |
释义 | opposed (once / 176 pages) adj When things are opposed, they're against each other. Two teams playing against each other are opposed; so are two sides in a war. If you're opposed, you're usually up against an opponent or opposing side. Politicians often talk about being opposed to one law and in favor of another. If someone is against higher taxes, they're opposed to higher taxes. Someone on the other side is opposed to lower taxes. But you could also simply be opposed to something like breakfast before 10 am. WORD FAMILYopposed: unopposed+/opponent: opponents/opposable: unopposable/oppose: opponent, opposable, opposed, opposer, opposes, opposing, opposition/opposer: opposers/opposing: opposingly/opposition: oppositions USAGE EXAMPLESThe BDS movement is a Palestinian-led global campaign to put economic and political pressure on Israel, and it is opposed by many Jewish students. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) The new study also shows that more Americans than ever are buying their firearms as opposed to inheriting or receiving them as gifts. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) Despite reeling from a collective gut punch, women who were opposed to President-elect Donald Trump channeled their sadness and rage into activism and organization. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) adj being in opposition or having an opponent two bitterly opposed schools of thought Syn|Ant conflicting on bad terms unopposed not having opposition or an opponent |
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