oppose
v
1 [Tn]
(a) express strong disapproval of or disagreement with (sth/sb), esp with the aim of preventing or changing a course of action 反对(某事[某人]); (尤指)反抗, 抵制
oppose the building of a motorway 反对修筑高速公路
oppose a scheme 反对某计画
oppose the Government 反政府
He opposed the proposal to build a new hall. 他反对修建新礼堂的建议.
(b) (fml 文) compete against (sb) 对抗(某人); 与(某人)较量
Who is opposing you in the match? 你和谁比赛?
2 [Tn.pr] ~ sth to/against sth (fml 文) present sth as a contrast or opposite to sth else 使某事物与另一事物对照或对抗
Do not oppose your will against mine. 不要用你的意愿和我的抗衡.