oppose

oppose
verb
  1. [with obj.]disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
    反对
    a majority of the electorate opposed EC membership.
    多数选民反对加入欧洲共同体。
    ■actively resist or refuse to comply with (a person or a system)
    抵抗
    a workers' movement opposed the regime.
    工人运动反抗政权。
    ■compete with (someone) in a contest
    （比赛中）竞争
    a candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest.
    总统竞选中与领先者竞争的候选人。
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opposer
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus 'set or placed against' and Old French poser 'to place'
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