Anti Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

anti

prefix

快速理解

What does "Anti" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Anti"?

「anti」是一個表示「反對、對抗、相反」的前綴,用於構成複合詞。

  1. 1

    反對或對抗

    EN: opposing or against something

    翻譯: 表示反對或對抗某事物。

  2. 2

    相反或對立

    EN: opposite or contrary to

    翻譯: 表示與某事物相反或對立。

  3. 3

    防止或抵禦

    EN: preventing or protecting against

    翻譯: 表示防止或抵禦某事物。

  4. 4

    對抗特定對象

    EN: acting against a specific target

    翻譯: 表示針對特定對象採取對抗行動。

小提醒:注意「anti-」與「ante-」(表示「在…之前」)發音相似但意思完全不同,不要混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Anti" in English

How to pronounce "Anti" in English?"Anti" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Anti" from YouTube Videos

The strange politics of disgust | David Pizarro

TED

This is from an anti-gay website where they said gays are "worthy of death for their vile sex practices".

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Anti"?How does "Anti" change by context?

1. opposed to; against

反對;對抗

She is very anti-smoking and won't allow it in her house.

她非常反對吸菸,不允許在她家裡吸菸。

The politician's anti-immigration stance is controversial.

這位政治人物反移民的立場頗具爭議。

He joined the anti-war protest in the city center.

他參加了在市中心的反戰抗議活動。

2. preventing or counteracting

防止;對抗;抵消

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to fight the infection.

醫生開了抗生素來對抗感染。

This lotion contains an anti-aging formula.

這款乳液含有抗衰老配方。

The software includes an anti-virus program for protection.

這套軟體包含防毒程式以提供保護。

3. the opposite of; reverse of

相反的;逆向的

The anticlimax at the end of the movie disappointed the audience.

電影結尾的虎頭蛇尾讓觀眾感到失望。

His behavior was antisocial and caused problems in the community.

他的行為是反社會的,在社區裡造成了問題。

The scientist studied the properties of antimatter.

這位科學家研究了反物質的特性。

4. acting as a rival or alternative to an established system

作為既有體制的對手或替代

The band was part of the anti-establishment movement in the 1960s.

這個樂團是1960年代反體制運動的一部分。

She writes for an anti-government newspaper.

她為一家反政府報紙撰稿。

The group promotes an anti-capitalist economic model.

這個團體提倡一種反資本主義的經濟模式。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Anti"?How to make natural sentences with "Anti"?
PatternMeaningExample
anti- + noun反…的;反對…的The group is known for its **anti-war** protests. (該團體以其**反戰**抗議而聞名。)
anti- + adjective反…的;抗…的The government launched an **anti-corruption** campaign. (政府發起了一場**反腐**運動。)
anti- + noun (forming a new noun)反…者;反對…的人或物He was labeled an **anti-hero** in the story. (他在故事中被塑造成一個**反英雄**。)
anti- + noun (scientific/medical)抗…的;防…的This lotion contains **anti-bacterial** agents. (這款乳液含有**抗菌**成分。)

用法說明

How is "Anti" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Anti"?

anti + noun vs anti + verb-ing

  • "anti" 作為字首,主要接續名詞,表示「反對…的」、「抗…的」。例如:anti-war(反戰的)、anti-virus(防毒的)。
  • 它不直接接動詞不定詞(如 to do)。若要表達「反對做某事」的概念,通常會使用 anti + 動名詞 (verb-ing) 的結構,因為動名詞在此處具有名詞的性質。
  • 有時會看到 "anti + 名詞 + verb-ing" 的結構,用來更具體地描述反對的對象或行動。
  • 在非正式或口語中,"anti" 偶爾會單獨用作形容詞,意為「反對的」,後面再接介系詞 totoward。 EN: She is strongly anti-smoking in public places. 翻譯: 她強烈反對在公共場所吸菸。

EN:He installed an anti-virus software on his computer.

翻譯:他在電腦上安裝了防毒軟體。

總結建議

使用 "anti" 時,其後應優先接續名詞或具有名詞性質的動名詞(-ing形式),以避免文法錯誤。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Anti" and similar words?How to choose "Anti" vs alternatives?

anti vs counter

兩者皆為表示「反對」或「對抗」的前綴,但 'anti-' 更常用於表達對立、排斥或預防的概念,而 'counter-' 則強調反向行動、回應或抵銷。

anti vs non

'anti-' 表示積極的對立或反對,而 'non-' 僅表示否定或缺乏,不帶有對抗性。

anti vs un

'anti-' 表示對立或反對某事物本身,而 'un-' 通常用於否定形容詞或動詞,表示相反的狀態或動作。

口語用法

How is "Anti" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Anti"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及一個以「anti-」開頭的詞彙時,發音和節奏會更為放鬆,有時會帶有解釋或嘲諷的語氣。 EN: He's so... "anti-establishment," you know? 翻譯: 他超級…「反體制」的,你懂吧?

EN:She called my idea "anti-climactic."

翻譯:她說我的點子「虎頭蛇尾」。

語氣強調

在對話中,重讀「anti-」可以強調對立或反對的強烈程度,常用於表達個人立場或情緒。 EN: I am totally ANTI that plan. 翻譯: 我完全「反對」那個計畫。

EN:It's not just disagreeing, it's ANTI-everything we stand for.

翻譯:這不只是不同意,這是「反對」我們所代表的一切。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,「anti...」可能被用作短暫的停頓填充,後面再接上具體的對象。 EN: His attitude is kind of anti... anti-social, I guess. 翻譯: 他的態度有點反…反社會,我想。

EN:The policy feels anti... what's the word... anti-growth?

翻譯:這政策感覺有點反…該怎麼說…反成長?

正式寫作注意:在正式書寫(如學術論文、商業報告)中,應避免將「anti-」用於上述口語情境。請使用完整、結構清晰的句子,並準確使用「anti-」複合詞或明確的動詞(如 oppose, object to),以保持文章的嚴謹與客觀。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Anti"?What fixed phrases with "Anti" should I remember?

anti-[noun]

prefix + noun

反對...的;對抗...的

anti-[adjective]

prefix + adjective

反...的;抗...的

anti-social

compound adjective

反社會的;不愛交際的

anti-war

compound adjective

反戰的

anti-virus

compound noun/adjective

防毒;抗病毒

anti-hero

compound noun

反英雄(主角缺乏傳統英雄特質)

anti-climax

compound noun

反高潮;令人掃興的結局

anti-aging

compound adjective

抗衰老的

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Anti"?Which "Anti" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I am anti to smoking.

I am anti-smoking.

「anti」作為前綴直接與名詞連接,中間不需要介系詞「to」。

×This is an anti bacteria soap.

This is an antibacterial soap.

「anti」作為前綴通常與形容詞或名詞結合形成一個新的形容詞,應寫成一個單字或使用連字號連接,而非分開。

×He is very anti.

He is very opposed to it. / He is very anti-[specific thing].

「anti」作為前綴不能單獨用作形容詞,必須與後面的名詞或形容詞結合,表達反對的具體對象。

×This software is an anti-virus.

This software is antivirus software. / This is an antivirus program.

「antivirus」本身是形容詞或名詞修飾語,通常不直接用作可數名詞。應說「antivirus software/program」或直接用「antivirus」作形容詞。

×anti social behavior

antisocial behavior

許多由「anti」構成的常見複合詞已成為固定單字(如 antisocial, antidepressant, anticlockwise),應連寫或使用連字號,不應分開。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Anti"?What are tense/participle forms of "Anti"?