opposition
noun uk/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ us/ˌɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
(DISAGREEMENT)
C1 [ U ]（强烈的）反对，反抗，对抗
strong disagreement
There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. 对所提出的变革有很多反对意见。
The unions are in opposition to the government over the issue of increasing the minimum wage. 工会在提高最低工资一事上强烈反对政府。
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- Plans to desegregate the schools met with opposition.
- She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.
- The company took no heed of public opposition to the plans.
- The strength of the opposition was rather more than she'd bargained for.
- The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.
(SPORT)
the oppositionC1 [ S, + sing/pl verb ] （体育比赛中的）对方队;对手
the team or person being played against in a sports competition
The opposition has/have some good players so it should be a tough match. 对方有一些不错的选手，所以要赢得这场比赛会很艰难。