at odds
at odds — 慣用語
1. disagreeing with someone, or not matching another statement, fact, or plan.
意見不合
彼此不同意,或與某事實、說法相互矛盾
disagreeing with someone, or not matching another statement, fact, or plan.
The finance team was at odds with management over next year's budget.
財務團隊和管理階層對明年的預算意見不合。
at odds with + group over + issue
Her account of the accident was at odds with the security video.
她對事故的說法和監視器畫面不一致。
at odds with + evidence
The two researchers remained at odds about how to interpret the data.
那兩位研究人員對如何解讀資料仍然意見不合。
His public promise is at odds with the policy he later approved.
他的公開承諾和他後來批准的政策相互矛盾。
- in disagreement
plain and neutral; often used for people or groups
- in conflict
slightly stronger; can describe ideas, evidence, or interests
- contradictory
used mainly for statements, facts, or pieces of evidence
- in agreement
used when people or facts support the same view
- consistent
used when statements or facts fit together without conflict
文法句型
be at odds with + person/group
be at odds with + fact/statement
be at odds over + issue
用法筆記
Use 'at odds with' to name the person, group, fact, or statement that conflicts with someone or something. Use 'over' or 'about' to introduce the issue causing the disagreement.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'They are in odds about the plan.' Correct: 'They are at odds about the plan.'
Incorrect: 'My report is at odds to the numbers.' Correct: 'My report is at odds with the numbers.'