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opponent

🇬🇧 UK/ә'pәunәnt/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

A person who competes against or opposes another in a contest, debate, or conflict.

对手,反对者

adj.

Opposing; antagonistic; situated on the opposite side.

对立的,反对的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
opagainst, toward
+
ponto place, put, lay, set
+
entperforming, being in a state
=opponent

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her opponent in the chess tournament was remarkably skilled.

  • 2.

    The two opponents shook hands before the boxing match.

  • 3.

    My political opponent disagrees with my policy proposals.

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