Английский

opposition

gb/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ us/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
B1 Английский
~ 1100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное B1 action
1

resistance or disagreement

When people or groups try to stop or fight against someone or something.

Модель употребления: [someone/something] faces opposition from [someone/group]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'opposition' with 'opposite'. 'Opposition' is about resistance; 'opposite' means completely different.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
support (Indicates active help or agreement instead of resistance.)
Коллокации
face opposition |strong opposition |political opposition |mount opposition |meet opposition
Темы
politics |conflict |society |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • 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.
Примеры для изучающих
  • 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.
Существительное 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.

Модель употребления: the opposition [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'opposition' here with general disagreement; in politics it refers to a defined group.
Синонимы
rival party (Highlights competition in politics rather than general resistance.)
Антонимы
government (The ruling body as opposed to those challenging it.)
Коллокации
the main opposition |opposition leader |opposition party |challenge from the opposition
Темы
politics |government
Примеры
  • 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.
Примеры для изучающих
  • 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.
Существительное technical C1 relation
3

astronomical alignment opposite sun

In space science, when a planet is on the other side of Earth from the Sun.

Синонимы
alignment (General term for celestial bodies lining up; less specific.)
Коллокации
planet in opposition |Mars opposition
Темы
science |astronomy |space
Примеры
  • 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.
Примеры для изучающих
  • Mars is in opposition this week.
  • Opposition makes planets look brighter.
  • We can see Jupiter well at opposition.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
opposition
IPA
GB/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
US/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
op - pos - i - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Формы слова
Noun
  • Base: opposition
  • Plural: opposition, oppositions
Родственные слова
Forms
oppositions noun
Core family
oppose verb B1 opposite adjective A2 opponent noun A2
Related words
opposed adjective opposing adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unopposed adjective
Advanced or less common
oppositional adjective
Выражения

face opposition

1
/fˈeɪs ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

experience resistance or disagreement

To have people try to stop you or disagree with you.

Примеры
  • 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.

Примеры
  • 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.

Примеры
  • The Opposition has demanded an early election.
  • Debate between the Government and the Opposition was heated.

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