1. the direct opposite of something
某事物的直接對立面
Love is the antithesis of selfishness.
愛是自私的直接對立面。
His calm demeanor was the antithesis of the chaos around him.
他冷靜的舉止與周遭的混亂形成鮮明對比。
Antithesis Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
antithesis
noun
快速理解
What does "Antithesis" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Antithesis"?
指兩個完全相反或對立的事物、概念或狀態。
- 1
直接對立
EN: the direct opposite of something
翻譯: 某事物的直接對立面
- 2
修辭對比
EN: a rhetorical contrast of opposing ideas in parallel phrases
翻譯: 在平行語句中，對立概念的修辭性對比
- 3
哲學對立
EN: the second stage in a dialectical process, opposing the thesis
翻譯: 辯證過程中的第二階段，與「正題」相對的「反題」
小提醒：注意：在一般用法中，它強調的是極端、鮮明的對比，而不僅是細微差異。
發音（How to Pronounce "Antithesis" in English）
How to pronounce "Antithesis" in English?"Antithesis" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Antithesis" from YouTube Videos
Ann Cooper: Reinventing the school lunch
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“And what I came to understand is we needed to teach children the symbiotic relationship between a healthy planet, healthy food and healthy kids, And that if we don't do that, the antithesis- although we've heard otherwise- is we're really going to become extinct because we're feeding our children to death.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. a rhetorical device using contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses
一種修辭手法，在平衡的短語或子句中使用對比概念
The phrase "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is a famous antithesis.
「這是最好的時代，也是最壞的時代」這句話是著名的對偶修辭。
The speaker used antithesis to highlight the contrast between freedom and tyranny.
演講者運用對偶修辭來凸顯自由與暴政之間的對比。
3. the second stage in a dialectical process, opposing the thesis
辯證過程中的第二階段，與命題相對立
In Hegelian philosophy, the antithesis challenges the initial thesis.
在黑格爾哲學中，反命題挑戰最初的命題。
The conflict between the two ideas represents the thesis and its antithesis.
這兩個概念之間的衝突代表了命題及其反命題。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Antithesis"?How to make natural sentences with "Antithesis"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the antithesis of + noun | ...的對立面；...的相反 | His chaotic lifestyle is the antithesis of the discipline he preaches. (他混亂的生活方式與他所宣揚的紀律性恰恰相反。) |
| antithesis between + noun and noun | ...與...之間的對立 | The novel explores the antithesis between good and evil. (這部小說探討了善與惡之間的對立。) |
| in antithesis to + noun | 與...形成對比；與...相反 | Her quiet demeanor stood in stark antithesis to the boisterous crowd. (她安靜的舉止與喧鬧的人群形成了鮮明的對比。) |
| represent/be the antithesis of + noun | 代表/是...的對立面 | The new policy is the antithesis of everything the company claimed to stand for. (這項新政策與該公司聲稱所代表的一切背道而馳。) |
用法說明
How is "Antithesis" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Antithesis"?
antithesis of vs antithesis to
- antithesis of + Noun Phrase 是最常見的結構，用於直接指出某事物是另一事物的對立面，強調兩者之間鮮明的對比關係。
- antithesis to + Noun Phrase 也正確，但較為少見，語感上更偏向於「對於...而言是對立面」，有時用於更抽象的哲學或原則性對比。
- 在大多數語境下，兩者可以互換，但 antithesis of 是更普遍、更推薦的選擇。
對比例句： EN: His chaotic lifestyle is the complete antithesis of his brother's disciplined routine. 翻譯: 他混亂的生活方式與他兄弟規律的作息完全相反。
EN:For her, compromise was the very antithesis to her core principles.
翻譯:對她而言，妥協與她的核心原則完全背道而馳。
總結建議
在表達「...的對立面」時，優先使用 antithesis of，這是語意最清晰且最常見的搭配。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Antithesis" and similar words?How to choose "Antithesis" vs alternatives?
antithesis vs opposite
「antithesis」強調概念或陳述上尖銳、直接的對立，常具哲學或修辭色彩；「opposite」則泛指任何事物在位置、方向或性質上的相反，是更通用、直接的詞彙。
antithesis vs contrast
「antithesis」指兩個極端對立的事物，本身即構成對比關係；「contrast」則側重於比較不同事物以凸顯其差異的行為或結果。
antithesis vs paradox
「antithesis」是兩個對立觀點或事物的並置；「paradox」則是一個看似矛盾、但可能蘊含真理的陳述或情況。
口語用法
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引述
在對話中，當你引述或轉述一個與當前情況完全相反的觀點時，可以用「antithesis」來強調對比。 EN: So you're saying we should work non-stop? That's the antithesis of a healthy work-life balance. 翻譯: 所以你是說我們應該不停工作？那正是健康工作與生活平衡的對立面。
EN:His proposal for endless meetings is the antithesis of efficiency.
翻譯:他提議開無止盡的會議，這正是效率的反面。
語氣強調
用來強烈否定一個想法或行為，指出它與理想或正確的原則完全背道而馳。 EN: Charging that much for water in a crisis is the antithesis of human decency. 翻譯: 在危機中對水收取那麼高的費用，這完全違背了基本的人性尊嚴。
EN:Their new "eco-friendly" policy that cuts down old-growth forests? That's the antithesis of sustainability.
翻譯:他們那項砍伐原始林的「環保」新政策？那根本是永續發展的反義詞。
停頓填充
有時在思考如何精準描述一個極端對立的概念時，會用它作為一個有份量的填充詞。 EN: His approach isn't just different... it's the, well, antithesis of everything we stand for. 翻譯: 他的方法不只是不同…它根本是，嗯，我們所堅持的一切的對立面。
EN:The atmosphere there was not merely quiet; it was the... antithesis of lively.
翻譯:那裡的氛圍不只是安靜；那簡直是…熱鬧的完全反面。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式寫作中，「antithesis」是一個精確的修辭或哲學術語。口語中的用法（尤其是用於語氣強調或停頓填充時）可能被視為不夠嚴謹，應根據上下文判斷是否適合使用。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Antithesis"?What fixed phrases with "Antithesis" should I remember?
the antithesis of
the antithesis of [something/someone]
與…完全相反；…的對立面
in antithesis to
in antithesis to [something]
與…形成對照；與…對立
form an antithesis
form an antithesis (to/between)
形成對立（關係）
by antithesis
by antithesis
透過對比；以對立的方式
stark antithesis
stark antithesis
鮮明的對立；強烈的對比
dialectical antithesis
dialectical antithesis
辯證法中的反題；辯證對立
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Antithesis"?Which "Antithesis" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×His behavior is the antithesis to honesty.
✓His behavior is the antithesis of honesty.
The correct preposition to use with 'antithesis' is 'of', not 'to', when describing what something is the direct opposite of.
×The hot weather is an antithesis for the cold winter.
✓The hot weather is the antithesis of the cold winter.
'Antithesis' typically refers to a direct or exact opposite, often used with the definite article 'the'. Using 'an' or a preposition like 'for' is incorrect in this context.
×He is antithesis.
✓He is the antithesis of a good leader.
'Antithesis' is a noun and is not used as an adjective or a standalone predicate. It requires an object (introduced by 'of') to complete its meaning, specifying what the opposite is.
×Their ideas are in antithesis.
✓Their ideas are antithetical. / Their ideas form an antithesis.
While 'antithesis' is a noun, the phrase 'in antithesis' is not a standard collocation. To describe a state of opposition, use the adjective 'antithetical' or a verb phrase like 'form an antithesis'.
×This small village is the antithesis to the busy city.
✓This small village is the antithesis of the busy city.
This mistake repeats the preposition error ('to' vs. 'of') but is common when learners try to express a contrast between two places or concepts. The correct structure is 'A is the antithesis of B'.
詞形變化
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