versus
/ˈvɜːsəs/ · /ˈvɝːsəs/
CEFR level B2Topic SportWord #4725 in the learning path
对阵；与……相对
Definitions
prep. against an opponent, or compared with another option
对阵；与……相对
Example
Tonight's match is our school versus the local college.
今晚的比赛是我们学校对阵本地学院。
The debate over public versus private transport often centres on cost, convenience, and environmental impact.
关于公共交通与私人交通的讨论往往围绕成本、便利性和环境影响展开。
Collocations
- public versus private
- the case of A versus B
- the benefits versus the costs
Synonyms
- against
Usage tip
常缩写为vs或v，用于比赛、诉讼或两者比较。
FAQ
- What does versus mean?
- against an opponent, or compared with another option
- How is versus pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɜːsəs/, US /ˈvɝːsəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
