2N-COUNT-COLL [with singular or plural verb, usually singular, oft NOUN n](与政府意见相左的)反对党,在野党,反对派The opposition is the political parties or groups that are opposed to a government. (与政府意见相左的)反对党,在野党,反对派
The main opposition parties boycotted the election, saying it would not be conducted fairly.
主要反对党联合抵制这次选举,认为该选举将缺乏公正性。
3N-COUNT-COLL [with singular or plural verb] [usually singular](议会或立法机构中的)反对党,在野党,反对派 In a country's parliament or legislature, the opposition refers to the politicians or political parties that form part of the parliament or legislature, but are not the government. (议会或立法机构中的)反对党,在野党,反对派
...the Leader of the Opposition.
反对党领袖
4N-SING-COLL [with singular or plural verb](体育比赛中的)对手,竞争者,竞争队伍The opposition is the person or team you are competing against in a sports event. (体育比赛中的)对手,竞争者,竞争队伍
Poland provide the opposition for the Scots' last warm-up match at home. [+ for]
1disagreeing with sth/trying to change sth反對ADJECTIVE | VERB + OPPOSITION | OPPOSITION + VERB | OPPOSITION + NOUN | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤bitter, considerable, determined, fierce, serious, stiff, strong, vehement強烈的反對;堅決的反對;激烈的反對▸➤violent粗暴的反對▸➤growing, mounting越來越多的反對▸➤effective, powerful有效的/有力的反對▸➤vocal口頭反對▸➤direct截然的對立◇a statement in direct opposition to party policy與政黨政策截然相悖的聲明➤active積極的抵抗▸➤organized有組織的抵抗▸➤political政治對抗▸➤public公眾的反對▸➤widespread廣泛的反對VERB + OPPOSITION➤express, voice表達/提出反對意見◇Many people have voiced their opposition to these proposals.許多人表示反對這些提議。➤mount, put up (especially BrE) 發起抵抗;提出反對◇They mounted an effective opposition to the bill.他們發起了對此議案的有力抵抗。➤lead領導抵抗力量▸➤arouse, draw激發/引起抵抗▸➤crush, overcome, stifle, suppress, wear down (especially BrE) 鎮壓反對勢力;壓制反抗勢力▸➤be up against, come up against, encounter, face, meet, meet with, run into, run up against (especially BrE) 面對反對勢力;遇到反對勢力;遭遇反對勢力◇He is up against stiff opposition from his colleagues.他遭到同事們的堅決反對。➤brook允許反對◇We will brook no opposition to the strategy.我們決不允許對此行動計劃有任何異議。➤strengthen增強抵抗▸➤weaken削弱抵抗▸➤drop放棄抵抗◇The Democrats are unlikely to drop their opposition to his nomination.民主黨不可能放棄抵制他的提名。OPPOSITION + VERB➤come from sb反對來自某人◇Opposition came primarily from students.反對主要來自學生。OPPOSITION + NOUN➤force, group, movement抵抗力量/團體/運動PREPOSITION➤against opposition, in the face of opposition面對抵抗◇She won against determined opposition from last year's champion.儘管上屆冠軍頑強抵抗,她還是贏了。➤despite opposition, in spite of opposition儘管有反對◇The authorities succeeded despite bitter opposition from teachers.儘管教師們強烈反對,當局還是成功了。➤in opposition to為抵抗⋯◇The warring factions had united in opposition to the common enemy.交戰各方聯合起來反抗共同的敵人。➤opposition from來自⋯的反對◇The proposals met with violent opposition from the environmental lobby.這些提案遭到了環保游說組織的強烈反對。➤opposition to就⋯的反對◇There was fierce public opposition to the plan.該計劃遭到了公眾的強烈抵制。opposition
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2parties not in government在野黨ADJECTIVE | OPPOSITION + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤loyal忠實的在野黨◇They see their role as a loyal opposition.他們給自己的定位是做忠實的在野黨。◇the leader of Her Majesty's loyal Opposition (in the UK) 女王陛下忠實的在野黨領袖➤democratic在野民主黨OPPOSITION + NOUN➤party在野黨▸➤candidate, leader, member, MP (in the UK) , politician, spokesman (especially BrE) 在野黨候選人/領袖/成員/下院議員/從政者/發言人▸➤bench (in the UK) 在野黨席位PREPOSITION➤in opposition在野◇The party is now in opposition.該政黨現在處於在野地位。PHRASES➤the Leader of the Opposition (in the UK) 在野黨領袖
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