opposed
UK/ә'pәuzd/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Disagreeing with and against something
反对的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoppos(e)against, toward
+
-edplace, put, set
=opposed
The -ed adjective of oppose, used in 'be opposed to' (against something) and 'as opposed to' (in contrast with).
Common Collocations
- 1.be opposed to反对
- 2.as opposed to而不是；相对于
- 3.diametrically opposed截然相反
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is strongly opposed to the new policy.
- 2.
We meet weekly, as opposed to daily.