against
/əˈɡenst/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1531 in the learning path
反对；与……对抗
Definitions
prep. Opposing someone or something, or competing with them.
反对；与……对抗
prep. Touching or supported by a surface.
靠着；紧贴
prep. For protection from something harmful or unwanted.
防备；抵御
Example
Our team is playing against the neighbours this afternoon.
今天下午我们队要和邻居们比赛。
Some residents are against airport expansion because they fear increased noise and damage to nearby habitats.
一些居民反对机场扩建，因为他们担心噪声增加以及附近栖息地遭到破坏。
Collocations
- vote against
- lean against
- protect against
- against the law
Usage tip
against是介词，后接名词、代词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does against mean?
- Opposing someone or something, or competing with them. Touching or supported by a surface. For protection from something harmful or unwanted.
- How is against pronounced?
- UK /əˈɡenst/, US /əˈɡenst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
