opposition
opposition
noun
in opposition
oppositional
adjective
语源
noun
- [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）
■(亦作 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
in opposition
- 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
oppositional
adjective
语源
- late Middle English: from Latin oppositio(n-), from opponere 'set against'
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