antagonist
noun [ C ] uk/ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/ us/ænˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/
(PERSON)
formal对抗者，对立者;对手;敌人
a person who is strongly opposed to something or someone
The antagonists in this dispute are quite unwilling to compromise. 这场争端中的各方均不愿妥协。
He sued several of his antagonists for libel. 他以诽谤罪起诉了他的几个对手。
Compare: protagonist
(MUSCLE)
anatomy specialized拮抗肌
a muscle that performs the opposite action to another muscle, for example making a movement slower or returning the body to its original position
Compare: agonist (MUSCLE)
(CHEMICAL)
biology, chemistry specialized拮抗剂
a substance that stops or reduces a change or reaction in the body
a seratonin antagonist 血清素拮抗剂
Compare: agonist (CHEMICAL)