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opposite

英 ['ɒpəzɪt; -sɪt] 美 ['ɑpəzət]

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解释

adj. 相反的；对面的；对立的
n. 对立面；反义词
prep. 在…的对面
adv. 在对面

※ 提供单词"opposite"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

opposite 相反的，对立的

来自oppose,反对，-ite,形容词后缀。即反对的，对立的。

英文词源

opposite (adj.): late 14c., "placed on the other side of (something)," from Old French oposite "opposite, contrary" (13c.), from Latin oppositus "standing against, opposed, opposite," past participle of opponere "set against" (see opponent). Meaning "contrary in nature or character" is from 1570s. As a noun from late 14c. As a preposition from 1758. As an adverb from 1817. Related: Oppositely.

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例句和用法

1. The argument contained herein takes exactly the opposite point of view.: 本文所持的论点恰恰是站在相反的立场。

2. A string of five rowing boats set out from the opposite bank.: 5只划艇排成一行从对岸出发了。

3. The two politicians represent opposite poles of the political spectrum.: 这两位从政者代表了政界的两个极端。

4. St Andrews was ten miles in the opposite direction.: 圣安德鲁斯在相反方向上10英里处。

5. Neighbours approached their boundaries from opposite sides and made merry together.: 邻居们从对面来到他们这边，一起尽情欢乐。