versus
🇬🇧 UK/'vɜːsəs/🇺🇸 US/'vә:sәs/
NGSL 3kIELTSB2
Definitions
prep.
Against or in opposition to; compared with or as an alternative to.
对;与……相对;对抗
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derived=versus
Common Collocations
- 1.versus opposition对抗
- 2.player versus对阵
Example Sentences
- 1.
The debate pitted traditional values versus modern progressive ideals about gender roles in society.
- 2.
In this competition, our team plays versus the defending champions who won last year.