antagonist
/ænˈtæɡənɪst/
CEFR level C1Topic ArtsWord #6496 in the learning path
对手；敌对者
Definitions
n. Someone who strongly opposes another person.
对手；敌对者
n. A character who opposes the main character in a story.
故事中的对立角色
Example
The detective finally faced her antagonist in the empty theatre.
那位女侦探终于在空荡荡的剧院里直面她的对手。
In many novels, the antagonist challenges the central character's values rather than simply threatening their physical safety.
在许多小说中，对立角色挑战的是主角的价值观，而不仅仅是威胁其人身安全。
Collocations
- a formidable antagonist
- the main antagonist
- a political antagonist
Word family
- antagonism (n.)
- antagonistic (adj.)
- antagonise (v.)
Synonyms
- opponent
- adversary
Antonyms
- ally
Usage tip
故事中的antagonist与主角对立，不一定是坏人。
FAQ
- What does antagonist mean?
- Someone who strongly opposes another person. A character who opposes the main character in a story.
- How is antagonist pronounced?
- UK /ænˈtæɡənɪst/, US /ænˈtæɡənɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
