| 单词 | against |
| 释义 | Word Frequency against(əˈɡɛnst, əˈɡeɪnst) preposition 1. opposed to; in conflict or disagreement with they fought against the legislation 2. standing or leaning beside or in front of a ladder against the wall 3. coming in contact with the branches of a tree brushed against the bus 4. in contrast to silhouettes are outlines against a light background 5. having an adverse or unfavourable effect on the economic system works against small independent companies 6. as a protection from or means of defence from the adverse effects of a safeguard against contaminated water 7. in exchange for or in return for 8. rare in preparation for he gave them warm clothing against their journey through the night 9. as against Word origin C12: ageines, from again, ageyn, etc, again + -es genitive ending; the spelling with -t (C16) was probably due to confusion with superlatives ending in -st |
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