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opposition noun
⇨ opposition (express strong opposition to sth) ⇨ conflict (the opposition of good and evil) ⇨ enemy (He's got a job with the opposition.) opposition noun opposition ♦︎ protest ♦︎ resistance ♦︎ objection ♦︎ hostilityThese are all words for strong disagreement with sb/sth. 这些词均表示强烈的反对、反抗、异议。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆opposition / resistance / objection / hostility to sth◆in opposition / protest / objection◆without opposition / resistance / hostility◆widespread / strong / fierce opposition / protests / resistance / objections / hostility◆growing opposition / resistance / hostility◆to provoke / meet with / face opposition / protests / resistance / objections / hostility◆to arouse opposition / resistance / hostility◆to express your opposition / protest / resistance / objections / hostility◆to voice your opposition / protest / resistance / objections■ opposition [uncountable] the act of strongly disagreeing with sb/sth, especially when you try to prevent sth from happening by arguing or fighting （强烈的）反对，反抗，对抗◆Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans.代表强烈反对这些计划。◆The army met with fierce opposition in every town.军队在每一座城镇都遭遇了顽强的抵抗。◆Opposition forces have seized control of the airport.反对派势力已经控制了机场。 see also oppose ⇨ oppose , opposed ⇨ against sb/sth ■ protest [uncountable, countable] the expression of strong disagreement with sth and the wish to prevent it from happening 抗议；反对◆The director resigned in protest at the decision.主任辞职以抗议这项决定。◆The announcement raised a storm of protest.这项声明引起了一场抗议风潮。◆The building work will go ahead, despite protests from local residents.尽管当地居民反对，建筑工程将照样进行。ⓘ A protest can also be an organized public meeting to protest about sth. * protest亦可指抗议集会。 see also protest ⇨ demonstration , protest ⇨ complain verb ■ resistance [uncountable, singular] dislike of, opposition to, or refusal to obey an idea, plan or law; the act of using force to oppose sb/sth 反对；抵制；抵抗；反抗◆Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry.拒绝变革几乎毁了这个行业。◆The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police.示威者几乎没有对警察作任何反抗。◆armed resistance武装反抗 see also resist ⇨ oppose , resist ⇨ resist , resistant ⇨ against sb/sth ■ objection [uncountable, countable] a reason why you do not like or are opposed to sth; a statement about this 反对的理由；反对；异议◆I have no objection to him coming to stay.我不反对他来小住。◆Because an objection was raised we decided to look at the matter again.因为有人提出了异议，我们决定再仔细研究一下这件事。 see also object ⇨ complain verb ■ hostility /hɒˈstɪləti; NAmE hɑːˈstɪləti/ [uncountable] strong and angry opposition towards an idea, plan or situation （对思想、计划或情形的）愤怒反对，愤怒反抗◆There is still considerable public hostility towards nuclear power.仍有不少民众对核能抱着强烈反对的态度。 see also hostile ⇨ against sb/sth , hostility ⇨ tension conflict noun conflict ♦︎ contradiction ♦︎ clash ♦︎ collision ♦︎ oppositionThese are all words for a situation in which two things are very different from each other and cannot easily exist together. 这些词均表示抵触、矛盾、不一致。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in conflict / contradiction / opposition◆a conflict / clash / collision with sb / sth◆in contradiction / opposition to sb / sth◆conflict / a contradiction / a clash / a collision / an opposition between sb / sth◆(a / an) fundamental / apparent conflict / contradiction / opposition◆in direct conflict / contradiction / opposition◆to see / create a conflict / contradiction◆to avoid a conflict / clash / collision◆to resolve a conflict / contradiction / clash■ conflict [countable, uncountable] a situation in which there are opposing ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes 抵触；矛盾；不一致◆The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty.这个故事讲的是爱情与责任之间典型的矛盾。◆There is often a conflict of interests between farmers and conservationists.农民和环保主义者之间经常存在利益冲突。◆Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other.这些观念有许多看上去似乎相互矛盾。■ contradiction [countable, uncountable] a situation in which two facts or statements are so different from each other that they cannot both be accepted together as true 冲突；矛盾；对立◆A healthy suntan is a contradiction in terms.健康晒黑是一个自相矛盾的说法。◆His public speeches are in direct contradiction to his personal lifestyle.他的公开言论与他本人的生活方式恰恰相反。 see also contradictory ⇨ inconsistent ■ clash [countable] the effect of trying to combine two things that are very different from each other and cannot easily exist together 不相融；冲突；抵触◆Simply put, the conflict comes down to a clash of cultures.简言之，这个矛盾归根结底是文化冲突。◆Personality clashes led to the break-up of the band.性格不合导致这个乐队解散了。■ collision / /kəˈlɪʒn/ / [countable, uncountable] (written) a strong disagreement between two people or between opposing ideas or opinions; the meeting of two things that are very different （两人之间或对立看法、意见之间的）冲突，抵触；碰撞◆The problem comes from a collision between two opposing points of view.这个问题源于两种对立观点的冲突。◆In his work we see the collision of two different traditions.在他的作品中我们看到两种不同传统的碰撞。NOTE 辨析 Clash or collision?A collision is the meeting of two different things, a clash is the negative effect this meeting can have. The effects of a collision are sometimes good or interesting. * collision是两种不同事物的会合，clash是这种会合可能会有的负面效应。collision的效果有时是好的或有趣的◆Australian food is an exciting collision of native, Asian and European cuisines.澳大利亚食品是本土菜肴与亚洲和欧洲菜肴互相碰撞后得出的令人惊喜的融合。 ■ opposition [uncountable, countable] (formal) the state of being as different as possible; two things that are as different as possible 对立；对立的事物◆Many fairy stories are based on the opposition between good and evil.许多童话故事是以善与恶的对立为基础的。◆His poetry is full of oppositions and contrasts.他的诗歌充满了对立与反差。 enemy noun enemy ♦︎ competitor ♦︎ rival ♦︎ opponent ♦︎ the opposition ♦︎ the competition ♦︎ foe ♦︎ adversaryThese are all words for a person, group or country that fights, opposes or competes with sb/sth. 这些词均表示敌人、对手或竞争者。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a competitor / rival for sth◆against an enemy / a competitor / a rival / an opponent / the opposition / the competition / a foe / an adversary◆the main enemy / competitor / rival / opponent / opposition / competition / adversary◆a formidable / worthy enemy / competitor / rival / opponent / foe / adversary◆an old enemy / rival / opponent / foe / adversary◆a dangerous enemy / rival / opponent / foe / adversary◆bitter enemies / rivals / opponents / foes◆to have an enemy / a competitor / a rival / an opponent / a foe◆to face an enemy / an opponent / the opposition / the competition / a foe◆to fight an enemy / an opponent / the opposition / a foe◆to defeat an enemy / a rival / the opposition / a foe / an adversary■ enemy [countable] a person who hates sb or who acts or speaks against sb/sth 敌人；仇人；反对者◆After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager.才刚过一天她就已经与经理为敌了。◆They used to be friends but now they are sworn enemies.他们曾经是朋友，如今成了不共戴天的仇敌。◆Birds are the natural enemies of many insect pests.鸟类是许多害虫的天敌。ⓘ The enemy [singular + singular or plural verb] is a country that you are fighting a war against or the armed forces of this country. * the enemy（单数名词，谓语动词可单可复）指敌国或敌军◆The enemy was forced to retreat.敌军被迫撤退。In this meaning enemy is also often used before another noun. 表达此义时，enemy也常用在另一名词前◆enemy aircraft敌机◆to go behind enemy lines绕到敌后 OPP ally ⇨ partner 1 , friend ⇨ friend ⓘ A person who has the same interests and opinions as yourself, and who will help and support you is your friend. * friend指与你兴趣、观点相同，能帮助和支持你的人◆You're among friends here－you can speak freely.这些人都是朋友，尽管说吧。 ■ competitor / /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/ / [countable] a company or organization that competes against others, especially in business （尤指商业）竞争者，对手◆The company has no serious competitors.这家公司没有重大的竞争对手。 see also compete ⇨ compete ■ rival / /ˈraɪvl/ / [countable] a person, company or thing that competes with others for the same thing or in the same area 竞争对手◆They were rivals in love.他们是情敌。◆Grand it may be, but this cathedral is no rival to the great cathedral of Amiens.这座主教堂虽然非常宏伟，但却不敌亚眠大教堂。◆The Japanese are our biggest economic rivals.日本人是我们经济上最大的竞争对手。▸ rival adjective [only before noun] ◆a rival bid / claim / offer竞标；对立的权利诉求；竞价◆He was shot by a member of a rival gang.他被敌对帮派的人开枪击中。■ opponent [countable] a person who disagrees strongly with sb else and tries to argue against them; a person who fights or competes with sb in politics, business or sport 反对者；对手；竞争者◆As a man he was greatly respected, even by his political opponents.他非常受人尊崇，甚至连他的政敌也很尊敬他。◆He drew his sword and turned to face his opponent.他拔出剑，转身面向他的对手。 see also oppose ⇨ oppose ■ the opposition [singular + singular or plural verb] the people you are competing against in business, a competition or a game, etc. （生意、竞争或比赛等的）对手，敌手，竞争者◆He's gone to work for the opposition.他去为竞争对手工作了。■ the competition [singular + singular or plural verb] the people who are competing against sb in business or sport （生意或竞技的）竞争者，对手◆We'll be able to assess the competition at the conference.我们可以在大会上对竞争对手进行评估。 see also compete ⇨ compete ■ foe /fəʊ; NAmE foʊ/ [countable] (old-fashioned or formal) an enemy 敌人；仇敌◆He knew that Burton could be an implacable foe.他清楚伯顿可能是他的死敌。◆She was unsure yet whether he was friend or foe.她还不肯定他是敌是友。 OPP friend ⇨ friend ■ adversary /ˈædvəsəri; NAmE ædvərseri/ [countable] (formal) a person that sb is opposed to and competing with in an argument or fighting against in a battle （辩论或战斗的）敌手，对手◆The two of them were old adversaries.这俩人是老对手了。 |