| 单词 | against |
| 释义 | against —against /əˈɡenst/ /-ˈɡeɪnst/ aep /-ˈɡenst/ preposition (AS PROTECTION) ► F0 as a protection or defence from the bad effects of: » We've insured the car against fire, theft, and accident.» The police have to arm themselves against attack.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issues• • • Extra Examples:» The circuitry in this fighter aircraft has been protected against strong magnetic fields.» As a student you're cocooned against the real world.» The Chancellor's countermeasures against inflation have been completely ineffective.» Does your travel insurance cover you against the loss or theft of cash?» White blood cells help defend the body against infection.preposition (IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION) ► B1 in the opposite direction to: » The last part of the course was hard because I was running against the wind.» Commuting is not so bad when you are travelling against the traffic.Thesaurus+: ↑Through, across, opposite and againstpreposition (OPPOSING) A2 disagreeing with a plan or activity: » She spoke against the decision to close the college.» 50 people voted against the new proposal.» I'm very much against the idea that it is the woman's job to bring up the child.» Germany are playing against Brazil in the cup final tonight.» She's always rebelled against authority.» She sold the house even though it was against his wishes.» They called a demonstration to protest against proposed job cuts.» Are you for or against my proposal?» Sanctions against the country should be lifted.» Stricter controls will help in the fight against inflation.» Criminal charges will be brought against the driver.» They decided not to take legal action against him.» They were up against a powerful pressure group.» We came up against a lot of problems in the course of building our extension.» The chances/odds against you winning such a competition are enormous.» It's against the law (= illegal) to leave children under a certain age alone in the house.» It's against my beliefs/principles to be nice to someone I dislike just because they're in a senior position.» Against all probability (= although it was extremely unlikely) we found ourselves in the same hotel.» I wouldn't dare say anything against him (= criticize him) to his mother!Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againsthave sth against sbC1 If you have something against someone, you dislike them for a reason: » I've nothing against him - I just don't have much in common with him.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againstcount/go/work against sbF0 If something counts/goes/works against you, it gives you a disadvantage: » Lack of experience will generally count against you in an interview.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting• • • Extra Examples:» The case against her was circumstantial.» The court issued a contempt citation against city council members who refused to comply with a court order.» She brought a civil action against her former employer.» His doctor advised him against smoking.» I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.preposition (TOUCHING) A2 next to and touching or being supported by (something): » Why don't we put the bed against the wall?» He loved the feel of her soft hair against his skin.» The rain beat against her face as she struggled through the wind.» The police officer had him up against the wall, both arms behind his back.» She leaned against the door.Thesaurus+: ↑Next to and besideF0 in front of or compared to: » Paintings look best against a simple white wall.Thesaurus+: ↑Comparing and contrasting• • • Extra Examples:» The dog cocked its leg against a tree.» I've got a bruise where I hit my leg against the corner of the table.» The room was packed and we were crammed against the door.» We could hear waves crashing on/against the shore.» She sank back against the cushions. |
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