opposed
/əˈpəʊzd/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈpəʊzd/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈpōzd/ (ame, mw)
opposed — 形容詞
- opposedpositive
- more opposedcomparative
- most opposedsuperlative
1. used to show that one thing, not another, is the real choice or point of compari
而非
用來對比，表示是前者不是後者
used to show that one thing, not another, is the real choice or point of comparison
The cafe serves full meals, as opposed to coffee and cake only.
那家咖啡館供應完整餐點，而非只有咖啡和蛋糕。
fixed phrase: as opposed to
Nina works from home, as opposed to driving to Taipei daily.
Nina 現在在家工作，而非每天開車去台北。
as opposed to + -ing form
This class teaches speaking, as opposed to only memorizing grammar rules.
這門課教的是口說，而不是只背文法規則。
The rule targets plastic bags, as opposed to all paper packaging.
這項規定針對的是塑膠袋，而非所有紙類包裝。
We visited in spring, as opposed to waiting for the summer crowds.
我們選在春天去，而不是等到夏天人潮來了才去。
- rather than
is the closest everyday equivalent
- instead of
more directly suggests replacing one thing with another
- unlike
compares two things, but does not always present a choice
文法句型
as opposed to something
as opposed to doing something
as opposed to only ...
用法筆記
Fixed in the phrase 'as opposed to', especially in writing and careful speech. It marks contrast between two options and does not mean personal disagreement like adjective/2.
常見錯誤
2. against a plan, rule, or change because you think it should not happen
反對的
不贊成某計畫並想阻止
against a plan, rule, or change because you think it should not happen
Many parents were opposed to cutting art classes at the school.
許多家長都反對學校刪減美術課。
be opposed to + change
The union remained opposed to longer shifts in the factory.
工會依然反對工廠延長輪班時數。
remain opposed to + proposal
Several doctors are strongly opposed to selling cigarettes near hospitals.
幾位醫師都強烈反對在醫院附近販賣香菸。
From the start, our neighbors were opposed to the new parking tower.
從一開始，我們的鄰居就反對那座新的停車塔。
Although young, Eva was opposed to closing the town library.
雖然 Eva 年紀還小，她也反對關閉鎮上的圖書館。
- against
is the simplest and most common everyday equivalent
- hostile to
sounds stronger and can suggest anger
- resistant to
often suggests unwillingness to accept change
- objecting to
focuses on speaking or arguing against something
- supportive of
shows approval and willingness to help
- in favor of
is common for officially backing an idea or plan
- open to
suggests willingness to consider the change
文法句型
be opposed to the plan
strongly opposed to change
remain opposed to something
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, group, or institution, and the 'to' phrase usually names a proposal, rule, building project, or social change. Distinguish from adjective/3, which compares two things instead of showing resistance to one of them.
常見錯誤
3. very different from another thing, so the two cannot easily fit together
對立的
與另一事物完全相反或不同
very different from another thing, so the two cannot easily fit together
The two reports reached opposed conclusions about the factory fire.
兩份報告對那場工廠失火得出了對立的結論。
collocation: opposed conclusions
By noon, wind and tide were opposed, slowing the small fishing boat.
到了中午，風向和潮水彼此相反，使那艘小漁船慢了下來。
be opposed to forces moving differently
The sisters had opposed tastes in music and never shared headphones.
那對姊妹的音樂品味彼此對立，所以從不共用耳機。
At dinner, Mia and Owen defended opposed views on screen time.
晚餐時，Mia 和 Owen 為彼此對立的螢幕時間看法辯護。
The teams came from opposed traditions of training and diet.
這兩支隊伍來自彼此對立的訓練與飲食傳統。
- contrary
is slightly more formal and often stresses a clear clash
- conflicting
stresses that the two sides cannot both work at once
- different
is broader and does not always suggest tension
- contrasting
often focuses on visible difference rather than conflict
文法句型
be opposed to another idea
opposed views
opposed interests
用法筆記
Often used with nouns such as views, interests, forces, and traditions, or after be to compare two things. Distinguish from adjective/2, where a person or group actively rejects a plan or policy.
常見錯誤
4. placed on different sides so that the two things face one another
對面的
在另一邊，彼此相向
placed on different sides so that the two things face one another
Two opposed doors stood open at the end of the narrow hall.
狹長走廊盡頭有兩扇對面的門敞開著。
collocation: opposed doors
In the old church, opposed windows sent light across the floor.
在那座老教堂裡，相對的窗戶讓光線灑滿地板。
collocation: opposed windows
The dancers formed two opposed lines before the music began.
音樂開始前，舞者排成了兩列相對的隊形。
Opposed chairs stood by the fireplace, with a small table between them.
壁爐旁擺著兩張面對面的椅子，中間有一張小桌子。
On the bridge, opposed statues looked across the river at each other.
在橋上，兩座對面的雕像隔著河彼此相望。
- opposite
is the usual everyday word
- facing
more directly describes looking toward each other
- across from
is common in spoken English for position
- adjacent
means next to each other rather than across
- side-by-side
places things beside each other, not facing
文法句型
opposed doors
opposed windows
opposed lines
用法筆記
Mostly used in formal descriptions of rooms, buildings, pictures, or dance positions. Distinguish from adjective/3, which is about contrast in ideas or qualities rather than physical position.