opposition
Significado: Resistance or disagreement; the main party against the government
Opposition refers to active resistance, disagreement, or the act of opposing something. In politics, it specifically refers to the political parties that are not in government, particularly the main opposing party. In sports, it can refer to the opposing team. The phrase 'in opposition to' means against or contrary to.
Ejemplos
- The proposal faced strong opposition from local residents. 该提案遭到当地居民的强烈反对。La propuesta enfrentó una fuerte oposición de los residentes locales.その提案は地元住民からの強い反対に直面した。그 제안은 지역 주민들의 강한 반대에 부딪혔다.
- The Opposition demanded a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister. 反对党要求对首相进行不信任投票。La oposición exigió un voto de no confianza al Primer Ministro.野党は首相に対する不信任投票を要求した。야당은 총리에 대한 불신임 투표를 요구했다.
- They acted in opposition to the committee's recommendations. 他们的行动与委员会的建议相反。Actuaron en oposición a las recomendaciones del comité.彼らは委員会の勧告に反対して行動した。그들은 위원회의 권고에 반대하여 행동했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'oppositio' meaning 'a setting against', from 'opponere' (to set against), from 'ob-' (against) and 'ponere' (to put, place). The political sense dates from the 18th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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