oppose UK [ə'pəʊz] US [-'poʊz] verb transitive ESSENTIAL ■to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against them 反对;反抗;抵制•The proposed new examination system has been vigorously opposed by teachers.实行新考试制度的提议遭到教师们的强烈反对。 •Most of the local residents opposed the closing of their hospital.当地大多数居民反对关闭他们的医院。 •[+ -ing verb] I would certainly oppose changing the system.我当然会反对改变这制度。 |