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]