opposing
UK/ә'pәuziŋ/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
On the other side; in conflict or competition with
对立的；相反的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe -ing adjective of oppose (op- 'against' + pos 'place'): two sides placed against each other — opposing teams, opposing views.
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.opposing team对阵的队伍
- 2.opposing views对立的观点
- 3.opposing sides对立的双方
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two opposing teams shook hands before kickoff.
- 2.
The article presents two opposing views on the issue.