单词 | against |
释义 | against prep.   1. in opposition to (fight against the invaders; am against hanging; arson is against the law).   2. into collision or in contact with (ran against a rock; lean against the wall; up against a problem).   3. to the disadvantage of (his age is against him).   4. in contrast to (against a dark background; 99 as against 102 yesterday).   5. in anticipation of or preparation for (against his coming; against a rainy day; protected against the cold; warned against pickpockets).   6. as a compensating factor to (income against expenditure).   7. in return for (issued against payment of the fee). Phrases and idioms against the clock see CLOCK(1) 3. against the grain see GRAIN. against time see TIME. Etymology: ME ayenes etc. f. ayen AGAIN + -t as in amongst: see AMONG |
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