oppose
/əˈpəʊz/ · /əˈpoʊz/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3760 in the learning path
反对；抵制
Definitions
v. Disagree with something and try to prevent or change it.
反对；抵制
Example
Our neighbours oppose building a road through the park.
我们的邻居反对修建一条穿过公园的道路。
Many residents oppose airport expansion because they fear increased noise and damage to local wildlife habitats.
许多居民反对机场扩建，因为他们担心噪声增加以及当地野生动物栖息地受损。
Collocations
- strongly oppose
- oppose a proposal
- oppose doing something
Word family
- opposition (n.)
- opponent (n.)
- opposed (adj.)
Synonyms
- resist
- object to
Antonyms
- support
- favour
Usage tip
oppose 后直接接名词或动名词，不加 to。
FAQ
- What does oppose mean?
- Disagree with something and try to prevent or change it.
- How is oppose pronounced?
- UK /əˈpəʊz/, US /əˈpoʊz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
