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opposition

🇬🇧 UK/.ɒpә'ziʃәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The act of resisting or being against something; a group that disagrees with or fights against those in power

反对,对抗;反对派,在野党

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
opagainst, toward
+
positto place, put, position
+
ionact, process, state
=opposition

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The opposition party criticized the government's economic policies.

  • 2.

    She faced strong opposition when proposing the new project.

  • 3.

    The opposition in the parliament challenged every decision.

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