单词 | opponent |
释义 | opponent opponent /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ aep /-ˈpoʊ-/ noun [C] B2 a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it: » a political opponent» Leading opponents of the proposed cuts in defence spending will meet later today.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againstThesaurus+: ↑Enemies and rivalsB2 a person who someone is competing against in a sports event: » In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire.Thesaurus+: ↑Competitors and participants in sports and games• • • Extra Examples:» She had a decided advantage over her opponent.» She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game.» Turner's opponent in the quarter-finals of the darts is the No. 1 seed.» Targeting the opponent's weak spots is a typical technique in politics.» His bad behaviour provided plenty of ammunition for his opponents. |
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