opposed
adjective uk/əˈpəʊzd/ us/əˈpoʊzd/
(DIFFERENT)
完全不同的,截然相反的,迥然不同的
completely different
His view of the situation is diametrically (= very strongly) opposed to mine. 他对局势的看法和我的截然不同。
as opposed toC2 而不是
rather than
I'd prefer to go in May, as opposed to September. 我更愿意5月份去,而不是9月份。
What about the stores that they own, as opposed to the ones they lease?
Too little is made of music that is good (as opposed to merely popular).
People should be able to get out into nature and experience it, as opposed to glimpsing it from afar.
The goal is to inspire lasting changes as opposed to offering quick fixes.
(DISAGREE WITH)
be opposed to somethingC1 反对,不赞成
to disagree with a principle or plan
She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation. 她反对对现有的立法制度进行任何改变。
I'm opposed to any measures that treat young people as if they're criminals.
They're opposed to censorship.
As you know, candidate Jones is strongly opposed to taxation.
At the time, I was firmly opposed to nuclear energy.
She remains vehemently opposed to the bill.