英语词汇“opposition”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

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OPPOSITION

at cross-purposes

with opposing purposes; with goals that interfere with each other.

We are arguing at cross-purposes. We aren't even discussing the same thing.Bill and Tom are working at cross-purposes. They'll never get the job done right.

at loggerheads (with someone)

in opposition; at an impasse; in a quarrel.

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have been at loggerheads for years.The two political parties were at loggerheads during the entire legislative session.She was at loggerheads with him for years.

at odds (with someone)

in opposition to someone.

Mary is always at odds with her father about how late she can stay out.John and his father are always at odds too.

dead set against someone or something

totally opposed to someone or something.

I'm dead set against the new tax proposal.Everyone is dead set against the mayor.

fall afoul of someone or something and run afoul of someone or something

to get into a situation where one is opposed to someone or something; to get into trouble with someone or something.

Dan fell afoul of the law at an early age.I hope that you will avoid falling afoul of the district manager. She can be a formidable enemy.I hope I don't run afoul of your sister. She

game that two can play

a manner of competing that two competitors can use; a strategy that competing sides can both use.

The mayor shouted at the city council, "Politics is a game that two can play.""Flattery is a game that two can play," said John as he returned Mary's compliment.

go against the grain

to go against the natural direction or inclination.

You can't expect me to help you cheat. That goes against the grain.Would it go against the grain for you to call in sick for me?

have one's heart set against something

to be totally against something. (Also with dead, as in the example.)

Jane has her heart dead set against going to Australia.John has his heart set against going to college.

hue and cry

a loud public protest or opposition. (Fixed order.)

There was a hue and cry when the city government tried to build houses on the playing field.The decision to close the local school started a real hue and cry.

one's heart is set against something

one is totally against something.

Jane's heart is set against going there.

on the contrary

as the opposite.

I'm not ill. On the contrary, I'm very healthy.She's not in a bad mood. On the contrary, she's as happy as a lark.

out of favor (with someone)

no longer desirable or preferred by someone.

I can't ask John to help. I'm out of favor with him.That kind of thing has been out of favor for years.

run counter to something

to be in opposition to something; to run against something. (This has nothing to do with running.)

Your proposal runs counter to what is required by the manager.His idea runs counter to good sense.

set one's heart against something

to turn against something; to become totally against something.

Jane set her heart against going to Australia.I set my heart against her departure.

side against someone

to be against someone; to take sides against someone.

I thought you were my friend! I never thought you would side against me!The two brothers were always siding against their sister.

stack the deck (against someone or something) and stack the cards (against sb or sth)

to arrange things against someone or something. (Slang. Originally from card playing.)

I can't get ahead at my office. Someone has stacked the cards against me.Do you really think that someone has stacked the deck? Isn't it just fate?

swim against the tide and swim against the current

to do the opposite of everyone else; to go against the trend.

Bob tends to do what everybody else does. He isn't likely to swim against the tide.Mary always swims against the current. She's a very contrary person.

take a stand (against someone or something)

to take a position in opposition to someone or something; to oppose or resist someone or something.

The treasurer was forced to take a stand against the board because of its wasteful spending.The treasurer took a stand, and others agreed.

the other way round

the reverse; the opposite.

No, it won't fit that way. Try it the other way round.It doesn't make any sense like that. It belongs the other way round.

thumbs down on someone or something

opposed to someone or something.

Bob is thumbs down on hiring anyone else.I had hoped that she'd agree with our plan, but she's thumbs down on it.

to the contrary

as the opposite of what has been stated; contrary to what has been stated.

The brown horse didn't beat the black horse. To the contrary, the black one won.Among spiders, the male is not the larger one. To the contrary, the female is larger.

in the teeth of (something)

1. In spite of; notwithstanding. Some people still believe vaccinations to be harmful in the teeth of thousands of scientific studies proving otherwise. In the teeth of the boss's disapproval, we decided to go forward with the project anyway.

2. When threatened by or confronted with. It's hard to be an optimist in the teeth of so much tragedy and turmoil in the news each day. The plane turned into the teeth of a horrible storm.

in opposition (to someone or something)

Opposed or contrary to someone or something; against someone or something. The purpose of our group is to stand in opposition to the corporations planning to move in and destroy local business. Our administration is in vehement opposition to any deal that gives them access to nuclear armaments.

in opposition (to someone or something)

against someone or something; opposing someone or something. You'll find that I'm firmly in opposition to any further expenditures. The council and the mayor are usually in opposition.

in oppoˈsition to somebody/something

1 disagreeing strongly with somebody/something, especially with the aim of preventing something from happening: Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law.
2 contrasting two people or things that are very different: Leisure is usually defined in opposition to work.

(do something) in the teeth of danger, opposition, etc.

(do something) when or even though it is dangerous or people oppose it, etc: The new law was passed in the teeth of strong opposition.They crossed the Atlantic in the teeth of a force 10 wind.

词汇	opposition
释义	IDIOMSLANG OPPOSITION at cross-purposes with opposing purposes; with goals that interfere with each other. We are arguing at cross-purposes. We aren't even discussing the same thing.Bill and Tom are working at cross-purposes. They'll never get the job done right. at loggerheads (with someone) in opposition; at an impasse; in a quarrel. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have been at loggerheads for years.The two political parties were at loggerheads during the entire legislative session.She was at loggerheads with him for years. at odds (with someone) in opposition to someone. Mary is always at odds with her father about how late she can stay out.John and his father are always at odds too. dead set against someone or something totally opposed to someone or something. I'm dead set against the new tax proposal.Everyone is dead set against the mayor. fall afoul of someone or something and run afoul of someone or something to get into a situation where one is opposed to someone or something; to get into trouble with someone or something. Dan fell afoul of the law at an early age.I hope that you will avoid falling afoul of the district manager. She can be a formidable enemy.I hope I don't run afoul of your sister. She game that two can play a manner of competing that two competitors can use; a strategy that competing sides can both use. The mayor shouted at the city council, "Politics is a game that two can play.""Flattery is a game that two can play," said John as he returned Mary's compliment. go against the grain to go against the natural direction or inclination. You can't expect me to help you cheat. That goes against the grain.Would it go against the grain for you to call in sick for me? have one's heart set against something to be totally against something. (Also with dead, as in the example.) Jane has her heart dead set against going to Australia.John has his heart set against going to college. hue and cry a loud public protest or opposition. (Fixed order.) There was a hue and cry when the city government tried to build houses on the playing field.The decision to close the local school started a real hue and cry. one's heart is set against something one is totally against something. Jane's heart is set against going there. on the contrary as the opposite. I'm not ill. On the contrary, I'm very healthy.She's not in a bad mood. On the contrary, she's as happy as a lark. out of favor (with someone) no longer desirable or preferred by someone. I can't ask John to help. I'm out of favor with him.That kind of thing has been out of favor for years. run counter to something to be in opposition to something; to run against something. (This has nothing to do with running.) Your proposal runs counter to what is required by the manager.His idea runs counter to good sense. set one's heart against something to turn against something; to become totally against something. Jane set her heart against going to Australia.I set my heart against her departure. side against someone to be against someone; to take sides against someone. I thought you were my friend! I never thought you would side against me!The two brothers were always siding against their sister. stack the deck (against someone or something) and stack the cards (against sb or sth) to arrange things against someone or something. (Slang. Originally from card playing.) I can't get ahead at my office. Someone has stacked the cards against me.Do you really think that someone has stacked the deck? Isn't it just fate? swim against the tide and swim against the current to do the opposite of everyone else; to go against the trend. Bob tends to do what everybody else does. He isn't likely to swim against the tide.Mary always swims against the current. She's a very contrary person. take a stand (against someone or something) to take a position in opposition to someone or something; to oppose or resist someone or something. The treasurer was forced to take a stand against the board because of its wasteful spending.The treasurer took a stand, and others agreed. the other way round the reverse; the opposite. No, it won't fit that way. Try it the other way round.It doesn't make any sense like that. It belongs the other way round. thumbs down on someone or something opposed to someone or something. Bob is thumbs down on hiring anyone else.I had hoped that she'd agree with our plan, but she's thumbs down on it. to the contrary as the opposite of what has been stated; contrary to what has been stated. The brown horse didn't beat the black horse. To the contrary, the black one won.Among spiders, the male is not the larger one. To the contrary, the female is larger. anti 1. mod. against someone or something. (Sometimes with the force of a preposition.) I'm not anti the proposal, I just have some questions.Four are in favor, and two are anti. 2. n. someone who is against someone or something. She's an anti. Don't even ask her.All the antis are going to vote for it this time. blackball tr. to vote against someone in a secret ballot. Someone blackballed the prospective member.I chose to blackball her, and I'm not sorry. cross someone (up) and cross up someone tr. to go against someone; to thwart someone. Don't cross me up if you know what's good for you.I told you not to cross me again! in the teeth of (something) 1. In spite of; notwithstanding. Some people still believe vaccinations to be harmful in the teeth of thousands of scientific studies proving otherwise. In the teeth of the boss's disapproval, we decided to go forward with the project anyway. 2. When threatened by or confronted with. It's hard to be an optimist in the teeth of so much tragedy and turmoil in the news each day. The plane turned into the teeth of a horrible storm. in opposition (to someone or something) Opposed or contrary to someone or something; against someone or something. The purpose of our group is to stand in opposition to the corporations planning to move in and destroy local business. Our administration is in vehement opposition to any deal that gives them access to nuclear armaments. in opposition (to someone or something) against someone or something; opposing someone or something. You'll find that I'm firmly in opposition to any further expenditures. The council and the mayor are usually in opposition. in oppoˈsition to somebody/something 1 disagreeing strongly with somebody/something, especially with the aim of preventing something from happening: Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. 2 contrasting two people or things that are very different: Leisure is usually defined in opposition to work. (do something) in the teeth of danger, opposition, etc. (do something) when or even though it is dangerous or people oppose it, etc: The new law was passed in the teeth of strong opposition.They crossed the Atlantic in the teeth of a force 10 wind.
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