| 单词 | antithesis |
| 释义 | antithesis (æntɪθəsɪs ) Word forms: antitheses (æntɪθəsiːz ) 1. countable noun The antithesis of something is its exact opposite. [formal] The little black dress is the antithesis of fussy dressing. [+ of] 2. countable noun If there is an antithesis between two things, there is a contrast between them. [formal] ...the antithesis between instinct and reason. Synonyms: contrast, opposition, contradiction, reversal Collocations: represent the antithesis of If nothing else, this depressing spectacle reveals once again how the dynamics of social media represent the antithesis of due process. Times, Sunday Times The manner in which he and his supporters have conducted themselves has represented the antithesis of public service. Times, Sunday Times Public art, by contrast, represents the antithesis of his approach. Times, Sunday Times Their existence represents the antithesis of the regular broadcast networks. Globe and Mail This represents the antithesis of intellectual progress because if our ideas are not exposed to danger, if they are not confronted with challenge, how will they mature and grow? Times, Sunday Times Clubs are the very antithesis of an open, pluralistic, inquisitive, modern, hospitable society. Times, Sunday Times I'm sorry, but this surely has to be the very antithesis of pleasure. Times, Sunday Times Painfully slow, and with stiflingly low bounce, it was the very antithesis of a good cricket wicket. Times, Sunday Times They are the very antithesis of trivial. Times, Sunday Times Somehow this unusual gesture was the very antithesis of self-advertisement, rather indicating withdrawal so that the listener could savour the anecdote all the more. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 对立面 Japanese: 正反対 |
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