juxtaposition

Definitions

juxta- (beside, from Latin juxtā) + posit (place) + -ion (noun) = 'a placing side by side.' Juxtaposition sets two things next to each other so their contrast jumps out.

Common Collocations

• 1.stark juxtaposition鲜明的并置
• 2.juxtaposition of……的并置
• 3.in juxtaposition并列地

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The film uses the juxtaposition of wealth and poverty to powerful effect.

• 2.

  There's a stark juxtaposition between the old and new buildings.