juxtapose
UK/.dʒʌkstә'pәuz/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To place two things side by side, often for contrast
把……并置（以对比）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedjuxta- (beside) + pose (place) = 'to place side by side.' The verb behind juxtaposition.
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.juxtapose with与……并置
- 2.juxtapose against与……并列对照
Example Sentences
- 1.
The exhibit juxtaposes modern art with ancient sculpture.
- 2.
The writer juxtaposes humor with tragedy.