opposition
gb/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ us/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
B1
Anglų
~ 1100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
action
1
resistance or disagreement
When people or groups try to stop or fight against someone or something.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone/something] faces opposition from [someone/group]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'opposition' with 'opposite'. 'Opposition' is about resistance; 'opposite' means completely different.
Sinonimai
resistance (Focuses on the act of not accepting or yielding to something.)
|
objection (Often used for a specific point of disagreement rather than general resistance.)
Antonimai
support (Indicates active help or agreement instead of resistance.)
Kolokacijos
face opposition
|strong opposition
|political opposition
|mount opposition
|meet opposition
Temos
politics
|conflict
|society
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The new law faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
- She voiced her opposition to the proposed changes.
- There was little opposition to the plan during the meeting.
- The project went ahead despite local opposition.
- Opposition from the community delayed the construction.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Many people showed opposition to the new rules.
- The plan met strong opposition from workers.
- He spoke about his opposition to the idea.
- There was no opposition to her suggestion.
- We saw opposition from the other team.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
political party against ruling group
A political group that does not control the government and tries to change its ideas or actions.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the opposition [verb]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'opposition' here with general disagreement; in politics it refers to a defined group.
Sinonimai
rival party (Highlights competition in politics rather than general resistance.)
Antonimai
government (The ruling body as opposed to those challenging it.)
Kolokacijos
the main opposition
|opposition leader
|opposition party
|challenge from the opposition
Temos
politics
|government
Pavyzdžiai
- The opposition has criticized the government's handling of the crisis.
- She is a prominent figure in the main opposition party.
- The election saw gains for the opposition.
- Talks between the government and the opposition broke down.
- The opposition leader called for a vote of no confidence.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The opposition wants new laws.
- He is the leader of the opposition.
- The government met with the opposition yesterday.
- The opposition won more seats in the election.
- The opposition does not agree with the new plan.
Daiktavardis
technical
C1
relation
3
astronomical alignment opposite sun
In space science, when a planet is on the other side of Earth from the Sun.
Sinonimai
alignment (General term for celestial bodies lining up; less specific.)
Kolokacijos
planet in opposition
|Mars opposition
Temos
science
|astronomy
|space
Pavyzdžiai
- Mars will be in opposition next month, making it appear brighter.
- Opposition occurs when Earth passes between a planet and the Sun.
- Astronomers are preparing for Jupiter's opposition this year.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Mars is in opposition this week.
- Opposition makes planets look brighter.
- We can see Jupiter well at opposition.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
opposition
IPA
GB/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
US/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
op - pos - i - tion (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: opposition
- Plural: opposition, oppositions
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
face opposition
1/fˈeɪs ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
experience resistance or disagreement
To have people try to stop you or disagree with you.
Pavyzdžiai
- The proposal faced strong opposition from residents.
- She knew she would face opposition if she spoke out.
in opposition to
1/ˈɪn ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase
against something or someone
To be against someone or something.
Pavyzdžiai
- Many voters are in opposition to the policy changes.
- She stood in opposition to her former allies.
the Opposition
1/ðə ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
official political rivals in parliament
The main political group that works against the government in parliament.
Pavyzdžiai
- The Opposition has demanded an early election.
- Debate between the Government and the Opposition was heated.