opponent
Significado: A person who competes against or disagrees with another; a rival or adversary
An opponent is someone who competes against you in sports, debates, or conflicts, or someone who opposes a policy or idea. Unlike 'enemy,' opponent doesn't necessarily imply hostility – just opposition. In politics, 'opponent' often refers to electoral rivals. 'Opponents of the bill' are those who argue against proposed legislation.
Ejemplos
- She shook hands with her opponent after the tennis match. 网球比赛结束后,她与对手握手。Estrechó la mano de su oponente después del partido de tenis.彼女はテニスの試合後、対戦相手と握手しました。그녀는 테니스 경기 후 상대와 악수했습니다.
- The proposal faces strong opposition from opponents in Parliament. 该提案在议会中面临反对者的强烈反对。La propuesta enfrenta una fuerte oposición de los oponentes en el Parlamento.その提案は議会の反対派から強い反対に直面しています。그 제안은 의회 반대파의 강한 반대에 직면하고 있습니다.
- He knocked out his opponent in the third round. 他在第三回合击倒了对手。Noqueó a su oponente en el tercer asalto.彼は3ラウンド目で相手をノックアウトしました。그는 3라운드에서 상대를 녹아웃시켰습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'opponentem' meaning 'opposing, setting against', present participle of 'opponere' (to set against), from 'ob-' (against) + 'ponere' (to put, place). Related to 'oppose', 'opposite', 'position', and 'postpone'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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