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
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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 ⇨ complainverb■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 ⇨ complainverb■hostilityhɒˈstɪləti; NAmEhɑːˈstɪləti [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