opposition
gb/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ us/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
B1
Ingles
~ 1100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
action
1
resistance or disagreement
When people or groups try to stop or fight against someone or something.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] faces opposition from [someone/group]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'opposition' with 'opposite'. 'Opposition' is about resistance; 'opposite' means completely different.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
support (Indicates active help or agreement instead of resistance.)
Mga kolokasyon
face opposition
|strong opposition
|political opposition
|mount opposition
|meet opposition
Mga tema
politics
|conflict
|society
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
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.
Padron ng paggamit:
the opposition [verb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'opposition' here with general disagreement; in politics it refers to a defined group.
Mga kasingkahulugan
rival party (Highlights competition in politics rather than general resistance.)
Mga kasalungat
government (The ruling body as opposed to those challenging it.)
Mga kolokasyon
the main opposition
|opposition leader
|opposition party
|challenge from the opposition
Mga tema
politics
|government
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
technical
C1
relation
3
astronomical alignment opposite sun
In space science, when a planet is on the other side of Earth from the Sun.
Mga kasingkahulugan
alignment (General term for celestial bodies lining up; less specific.)
Mga kolokasyon
planet in opposition
|Mars opposition
Mga tema
science
|astronomy
|space
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Mars is in opposition this week.
- Opposition makes planets look brighter.
- We can see Jupiter well at opposition.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
opposition
IPA
GB/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
US/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
op - pos - i - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: opposition
- Plural: opposition, oppositions
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
face opposition
1/fˈeɪs ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
experience resistance or disagreement
To have people try to stop you or disagree with you.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The Opposition has demanded an early election.
- Debate between the Government and the Opposition was heated.