opponents

opponents — noun

1. people who openly argue against a plan, rule, or action and want it changed, sto

1.名詞B2
釋義

people who openly argue against a plan, rule, or action and want it changed, stopped, or defeated.

例句

Tunnel opponents waved signs outside the station before sunrise.

opponents of a public project

After the budget speech, opponents filled the square with drums.

同義詞
  • critic

    can simply point out faults, without trying to stop something

  • protester

    stresses public action such as marches or rallies

  • objector

    often used for a stated or formal objection

  • dissenter

    more formal and often used for minority disagreement

反義詞
  • supporter

    someone who is in favor of the plan or action

  • backer

    someone who actively gives approval or support

文法句型

opponents of + plan/policy/law

become opponents of + change

vocal/fierce opponents

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' plus the thing being resisted. Distinguish from noun/2: this sense is about public resistance or disagreement, not the other side in a contest.

常見錯誤

❌She is an opponent for the new rule.
✅She is an opponent of the new rule.
💡use 'of' after 'opponent' when naming the policy or action someone resists.

2. the people or team you are trying to beat in a game, race, debate, or similar co

2.名詞B2
釋義

the people or team you are trying to beat in a game, race, debate, or similar contest.

例句

Our opponents scored from a corner before halftime.

our opponents + scored

Ada studied her opponents before the debate final.

study opponents before a contest

同義詞
  • rival

    often suggests a longer-running competition, not just one event

  • competitor

    broader and also common in business or exams

  • challenger

    especially someone trying to beat a current leader or champion

  • adversary

    more formal and often stronger in tone

反義詞
  • teammate

    someone on the same side as you in a contest

  • ally

    a person or group working with you rather than against you

文法句型

our/their opponents

beat opponents

study opponents before a match

用法筆記

Common in sports, games, debates, and elections after verbs like 'beat', 'face', 'study', or 'respect'. Distinguish from noun/1: here the focus is direct competition rather than resistance to an idea or policy.

常見錯誤

❌Our opponents passed us the ball.
✅Our teammates passed us the ball.
💡opponents are on the other side, not on your side.