Against meanings in Chinese

对抗

Example:

They fought against the oppressive regime.

他们与压迫政权对抗。

She stood against injustice.

她反对不公正。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in discussions of resistance, opposition, or conflict.

Note: Often used in political or social contexts.

反对

Example:

I am against the decision made by the committee.

我反对委员会做出的决定。

He is against the new law.

他反对这项新法律。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Commonly used in debates, discussions, and personal opinions.

Note: Can express personal beliefs or opinions.

与...相对

Example:

The house is built against the hill.

房子建在山的对面。

She leaned against the wall.

她靠在墙上。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in descriptions of physical positions or locations.

Note: Can indicate physical proximity or contact.

违反

Example:

The action was against the rules.

该行为违反了规则。

He acted against the law.

他的行为违反了法律。

Usage: FormalContext: Used in legal or regulatory contexts.

Note: Indicates non-compliance with laws or guidelines.

反向

Example:

The current flows against the tide.

水流与潮流相反。

He swam against the current.

他逆流而泳。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Describes movement or action in an opposite direction.

Note: Often used in discussions about challenges or efforts.

Opposed to

This synonym indicates a position of being in disagreement or resistance to something.

Example: She was opposed to the new policy.

Note: It specifically conveys a sense of active resistance or disagreement.

Contrary to

This synonym suggests being in conflict or contradiction with something.

Example: His actions were contrary to his words.

Note: It emphasizes the idea of being in direct contradiction or opposition.

Contra

Contra is a Latin term meaning 'against' and is used in formal or legal contexts.

Example: The decision was made contra the recommendations of the committee.

Note: It is a more formal or technical term compared to 'against'.

In opposition to

This synonym indicates being in a position of opposition or disagreement.

Example: The candidate's views were in opposition to the majority.

Note: It suggests a more formal or structured form of opposition.

Anti

Anti indicates being opposed to or against a particular thing or idea.

Example: She is anti animal cruelty.

Note: It is often used to describe a strong opposition or aversion to something.

Go against

To act in opposition or contrary to someone or something.

Example: She decided to go against her parents' wishes and study abroad.

Note: The addition of 'go' changes the meaning to actively oppose or resist.

Rebel against

To resist or oppose authority or control.

Example: The citizens rebelled against the oppressive government.

Note: Adding 'rebel' emphasizes a more active and confrontational resistance.

Fight against

To resist or combat something through physical or non-physical means.

Example: They fought against discrimination and inequality.

Note: The inclusion of 'fight' implies a more active and determined opposition.

Protect against

To shield or defend from harm, danger, or negative impact.

Example: This vaccine protects against several strains of the flu virus.

Note: Adding 'protect' emphasizes the defensive aspect, guarding against potential threats.

A case against

Evidence or arguments opposing or incriminating someone or something.

Example: The prosecutor presented a strong case against the defendant.

Note: The phrase 'a case against' refers specifically to the evidence or arguments presented in opposition.

Prejudice against

Preconceived opinions or attitudes against a particular group or individual.

Example: She faced prejudice against her gender in the male-dominated industry.

Note: The addition of 'prejudice' highlights discriminatory beliefs or biases held by others.

Grudge against

A persistent feeling of resentment or ill will towards someone.

Example: He held a grudge against his former business partner for years.

Note: Adding 'grudge' emphasizes a long-lasting and deep-seated animosity or resentment.

Up against

Facing a challenge or difficult situation.

Example: We're up against some tough competition in this tournament.

Note: Used to emphasize facing direct opposition or competition.

Bump up against

To encounter or come into contact with something, usually a barrier or obstacle.

Example: His beliefs often bump up against societal norms.

Note: Implies a physical or metaphorical collision with something unexpected or opposing.

Push against

To resist or challenge something, often authority or limits.

Example: She's always pushing against the boundaries set by the school.

Note: Highlights actively working to oppose or challenge instead of passively facing.

Square off against

To confront or prepare to compete directly against someone or something.

Example: The two teams will square off against each other in the championship game.

Note: Indicates a formal or structured confrontation, often in a competitive context.

Rub against

To conflict or cause friction with established norms or beliefs.

Example: His new ideas often rub against traditional practices in the industry.

Note: Suggests a subtle or indirect clash rather than a direct confrontation.

Lean against

To rely on or seek support from someone or something.

Example: You can always lean against me for support during tough times.

Note: Refers to seeking assistance or comfort rather than direct opposition.

Pit against

To set one person or thing in direct competition or conflict with another.

Example: The media often pits celebrities against each other for sensational stories.

Note: Emphasizes the deliberate action of setting up a conflict or competition.

I am against smoking.

我反对吸烟。

She leaned against the wall.

她靠在墙上。

He filed a complaint against his neighbor.

他对邻居提出了投诉。

The team fought hard against their rivals.

团队与他们的对手进行了激烈的斗争。

Against - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)

Lemma: against

Conjugations

Syllabification and Stress

Against Contains 1 syllables: against

Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈgen(t)st

against , ə ˈgen(t)st (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Against: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).

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