English Dictionary

oppose

/əˈpəʊz/

verb

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against. / To object to. / To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

They oppose the construction of the new highway.

意味（1）

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

to oppose the king in battle

意味（2）

To object to.

Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.

意味（3）

To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.

意味（4）

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

Her grace sat down […] / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people.