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opposite adj.
⇨ opposite (the opposite direction/effect/sex) ⇨ your opposite number ⇨ equivalent nounopposite noun
⇨ opposite opposite adjective opposite ♦︎ reverse ♦︎ contrary ♦︎ inverse ♦︎ opposedThese words all describe sth that is as different as possible from sth else. 这些词均表示完全相反的、截然不同的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the opposite / reverse direction / side◆the opposite / reverse order / effect◆an opposite / a contrary view / opinion◆Their views / opinions are opposed.◆completely / directly / entirely / quite contrary / opposed■ opposite [usually before noun] completely different in nature or direction （在性质或方向上）完全相反的，截然不同的◆She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect.她试着让他平静下来，却似乎适得其反。◆I'm trying to teach students at opposite ends of the ability range.我在设法教能力处于两个极端的学生。◆Clothes are often used as a way of attracting the opposite sex.人们常常通过衣着来吸引异性。■ reverse [only before noun] (rather formal) completely different in direction （在方向上）完全相反的；反面的◆The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first).获胜者是按逆序宣布的。◆ (formal) Iron the garment on the reverse side (= on the back or inside).这件衣服要从反面熨。NOTE 辨析 Opposite or reverse? Reverse is mostly used in more formal contexts than opposite and has a narrower range of collocates. Opposite can describe both the nature of sth or its direction, in either a physical or abstract sense. Reverse only describes the direction of sth, usually in a physical sense. When two people or things travel in opposite directions they can either start from the same place and move away from each other, or start from different places and travel towards each other. If you travel in the reverse direction you usually travel over the same ground, but start from the other end. 与opposite相比，reverse主要用于较正式的语境，搭配词的范围较窄。opposite既可描述事物的性质，也可描述方向，表示实际或抽象的意义均可。reverse只描述事物的方向，通常表示实际意义。travel in opposite directions既可指两个人或物体从同一地点背向而行，也可指从不同地点相向而行。travel in the reverse direction通常指走同一条路，但从另一端出发◆I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction.我目送他们离开，然后开车向相反的方向驶去。◆He hit a truck travelling in the opposite direction.他撞上了一辆迎面驶来的卡车。◆One year later she made the same journey in the reverse direction.一年以后她从相反的方向出发重游了那条路线。People or things on opposite sides of an area or object usually face each other; reverse sides of an object are back to back, facing away from each other. * opposite side通常指对面；reverse side指背面、反面◆He waved at me from the opposite side of the road.他在马路对面向我招手。◆On the reverse side of the medal is a coat of arms.奖牌的背面是盾徽。 ■ contrary /ˈkɒntrəri; NAmE ˈkɑːntreri/ [only before noun] (rather formal) completely different in nature （在性质上）完全相反的，截然不同的◆Despite all the contrary evidence, they still believed that the Earth was flat.尽管有那么多反面证据，他们依然认为地球是平的。◆The contrary view is that prison provides an excellent education－in crime.截然不同的看法是，监狱提供了极好的教育－犯罪教育。NOTE 辨析 Opposite or contrary? Contrary is a more formal word than opposite and has a narrower range of collocates. Opposite can describe both physical things such as the sides of a object or area and abstract things such as opinions. Collocates of opposite include direction, side, end, corner, extreme, effect and sex. Contrary only describes abstract things and its collocates include opinion, view, intention, argument and evidence. 与opposite相比，contrary较正式，搭配词的范围较窄。opposite既可描述实物，如物体的侧面或场地的边侧，也可描述意见等抽象的事物。opposite的搭配词有direction、side、end、corner、extreme、effect和sex。contrary只描述抽象的事物，搭配词有opinion、view、intention、argument和evidence。■ inverse /ˌɪnˈvɜːs; NAmE ˌɪnˈvɜːrs/ [only before noun] (rather formal) opposite in amount or position to sth else （数量或位置）相反的，反向的ⓘ Inverse usually describes a relationship between two things in which, as one element increases, the other decreases. * inverse通常描述两个事物之间此消彼长的关系◆A person's wealth is often in inverse proportion to their happiness (= the more money they have, the less happy they are).一个人的财富常常与他的幸福成反比。◆There is often an inverse relationship between the power of the tool and how easy it is to use.工具的功能与操作的难易程度往往成相反关系。 ▸ inversely adverb ◆Can we assume that the demand for bank lending is inversely related to the rate of interest charged?我们能否认为，对银行贷款的需求与所支付的利率成相反关系？■ opposed [not usually before noun] (rather formal) (of ideas or opinions) very different from sth （看法或意见）截然不同◆Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue.在这个问题上，我们的观点大相径庭。 equivalent noun equivalent ♦︎ counterpart ♦︎ parallel ♦︎ your opposite numberThese are all words for a person or thing that is the same or similar, or that has the same function, as sb/sth else in a different place or situation. 这些词均表示对应的人或事物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an equivalent / a counterpart / a parallel to sb / sth◆the / your American / British / Chinese, etc. equivalent / counterpart / opposite number◆a modern / direct equivalent / counterpart / parallel◆to have an equivalent / a counterpart / a parallel / an opposite number◆to meet your counterpart / opposite number■ equivalent / /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ / [countable] a thing, amount, word, etc. that is equal in value, amount, meaning or importance to sth else 相等的事物；等量；对应词◆Send $20 or the equivalent in your own currency.寄20美元或等值的贵国货币。◆The 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England.德语里的Gymnasium基本上相当于英格兰的文法学校。◆Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'?有没有一个法文词和英文词home完全对应？ see also equivalence ⇨ similarity ■ counterpart /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt; NAmE ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/ [countable] (rather formal) a person or thing that has the same position or function as sb/sth else in a different place or situation （职位或职能）相当的人；对应的事物◆The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.外交部长与中国外交部长举行了会谈。◆The women's shoe, like its male counterpart, is specifically designed for the serious tennis player.像同类的男款鞋一样，这款女鞋是专为认真从事网球运动的人设计的。ⓘ Counterpart is less formal in American English. 在美式英语中，counterpart较非正式。■ parallel [countable, uncountable] (especially written) a person, situation, event, etc. that is very similar to another, especially one in a different place or time （尤指不同时空中）极其相似的人（或情况、事件等）◆These ideas have parallels in Freud's thought too.这些观念与弗洛伊德思想中的某些观点非常相似。◆This is an achievement without parallel in modern times.这一成就在当代无人可及。◆This tradition has no parallel in our culture.这种传统在我们的文化中是没有的。 see also parallel ⇨ similarity ▸ parallel adjective ◆Two poisonings have been reported recently in London and now there has been a parallel case in the Netherlands.最近在伦敦有两起中毒事件的报道，如今有一例同类事件在荷兰发生。■ your ˌopposite ˈnumber idiom (rather informal, especially BrE) a person who does the same job as you in another organization （另一个单位的）职位相同的人◆The Foreign Secretary is currently having talks with his opposite number in the White House.外交大臣现正和白宫的同级官员会谈。ⓘ In more formal situations, use counterpart to talk about this person. 在较正式的场合应用counterpart。 opposite noun opposite ♦︎ the contrary ♦︎ the reverse ♦︎ contrast ♦︎ antonymThese are all words for a person or thing that is as different as possible from sb/sth else. 这些词均表示对立的人或物、对立面、反面。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a / the complete opposite / reverse / contrast◆the exact / very opposite / reverse◆to be the opposite / the reverse / a contrast◆to represent the opposite / a contrast◆to do the opposite / contrary / reverse◆quite the opposite / contrary / reverse◆quite a contrast■ opposite [countable] a person or thing that is as different as possible from sb/sth else 对立的人（或物）；对立面；反面◆Hot and cold are opposites.热和冷是对立的。◆What is the opposite of heavy?与重相对的是什么？◆I thought she would be small and blonde but she's the complete opposite.我原以为她是一个身材娇小的金发女郎，但她恰恰相反。◆'Is it better now?' 'Quite the opposite, I'm afraid.'“现在好点了吗？”“恐怕正相反。”■ the contrary [singular] (rather formal) used to emphasize that the opposite of what has been said or suggested is actually true 恰恰相反；正相反◆In the end the contrary was proved true: he was innocent and she was guilty.最后证明事实正好相反：他是无辜的，而她则有罪。◆'You're not rejecting them?' 'On the contrary, I plan to give them special status.'“你没拒绝他们吗？”“恰恰相反，我打算给予他们特殊地位。”◆I don't find him funny at all. Quite the contrary.正相反，我觉得他一点儿也不可笑。◆I will expect to see you on Sunday unless I hear anything to the contrary (= showing or proving the opposite).星期天我会等你，除非你说不来了。ⓘ The contrary is most often used in the phrases on the contrary, quite the contrary and to the contrary. * the contrary最常用在短语on the contrary、quite the contrary和to the contrary中。■ the reverse [singular] (rather formal, especially written) the opposite fact, event or situation to the one just mentioned 相反的事实（或事件、情况）◆Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true.我原以为自己会喜欢乡村生活，但实际情况正好相反。◆This problem is the reverse of the previous one.这个问题和上一个问题相反。ⓘ The reverse is most often used in these phrases. * the reverse最常用于下面这些短语中◆The reverse is true / holds / is the case / happens.真相恰恰相反／相反的事实成立／情况正相反／相反的事发生了。◆A is the reverse of B.A是B的反面。◆Quite the reverse.恰恰相反。 ■ contrast [countable] a person or thing that is clearly different from sb/sth else 明显不同的人（或事物）◆The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better / worse than) what you did last week.你今天的工作干得与上周的截然不同。 see also contrast ⇨ compare verb 1 , contrast ⇨ conflict verb , contrasting ⇨ different ■ antonym [countable] (technical 术语) a word that means the opposite of another word 反义词◆'Old' has two possible antonyms: 'young' and 'new'.old有两个可能的反义词：young和new。 |