Opposite Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

opposite

verb

快速理解

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

「opposite」作為動詞較為罕見,意指在位置、角色或觀點上與某人或某物相對立。

  1. 1

    位置相對

    EN: to be positioned directly across from something

    翻譯: 指在位置上與某物直接相對。

  2. 2

    觀點對立

    EN: to hold a contrary or opposing view

    翻譯: 指在觀點或立場上與他人相反或對立。

  3. 3

    角色對應

    EN: to play a contrasting or complementary role

    翻譯: 指在角色、功能或性質上形成對比或互補。

小提醒:注意:「opposite」最常見的詞性是形容詞和名詞,作為動詞使用相當少見,在一般對話或寫作中應謹慎使用,以免造成混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Opposite" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Opposite" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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1. to be positioned facing something, with something in between

位於…對面,與…相對

The bank opposites the post office on Main Street.

銀行位於主街上郵局的對面。

Our house opposites a small park.

我們的房子對面是一個小公園。

The two statues opposite each other across the square.

兩座雕像在廣場上遙遙相對。

2. to act as a direct contrast or counterpart to something

與…形成對比;是…的對立面

His calm demeanor opposites her fiery temperament perfectly.

他冷靜的舉止與她火爆的脾氣形成了完美的對比。

In the debate, her view opposites the traditional argument.

在辯論中,她的觀點與傳統論點截然相反。

3. to play a role or character that is the direct contrast to another in a performance

(在表演中)飾演與…相對的角色

In the play, she opposites the lead actor as his rival.

在這齣戲中,她飾演與男主角對立的對手角色。

The young actor will opposite the veteran star in the new film.

這位年輕演員將在新電影中與資深明星演對手戲。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Opposite"?How to make natural sentences with "Opposite"?
PatternMeaningExample
opposite + noun與...相對;在...對面The bank is opposite the post office. (銀行在郵局對面。)
be opposite to + noun與...相反;與...相對His views are opposite to mine. (他的觀點與我的相反。)
sit/stand/live opposite + (noun)坐在/站在/住在...對面She lives opposite the park. (她住在公園對面。)
play opposite + person(在戲劇、電影中) 與...演對手戲The young actor played opposite the famous star. (這位年輕演員與那位著名影星演對手戲。)

用法說明

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

opposite doing vs opposite to do

  • opposite doing 通常用於描述一個與某個具體行為或狀態直接對立、相反的動作或狀態,強調同時性或直接對比。
  • opposite to do 則較為少見,聽起來不自然。在表達「與做某事相反」時,更常見的結構是 opposite of doingthe opposite is to do
  • 動詞 opposite 本身不常直接接動詞,更常見的是使用其名詞形式 the opposite 來引導對比。 EN: His action was opposite helping the situation; it made things worse. 翻譯: 他的行為與改善情況背道而馳,反而讓事情更糟。

EN:The opposite of giving up is to keep trying.

翻譯:放棄的相反就是繼續嘗試。

總結建議

建議使用「opposite of + (動)名詞」或「the opposite is to + 動詞」的結構來清晰表達對立概念,避免直接使用「opposite to do」。

易混淆對比

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

opposite vs oppose

「opposite」作動詞時,強調的是「與...對立」或「在...對面」的狀態或位置關係,通常用於描述事物之間的相對性。而「oppose」則明確表示「反對」某個觀點、計畫或行動,帶有主動對抗的意圖。

opposite vs contrast

「opposite」作動詞時,強調的是兩者直接對立或處於相反位置。而「contrast」作動詞時,著重於「對比」或「比較」兩者之間的差異,以突顯其不同之處,不一定含有對立的意味。

opposite vs counter

「opposite」描述一種靜態的、本質上的相反或對立關係。而「counter」作動詞時,意指「反駁」、「對抗」或「抵消」,是一個更為動態、主動的行為,通常是對某個行動或論點做出的反應。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人觀點時,常用 "opposite" 來簡潔地表示相反立場。 EN: He said he liked the plan, but I got the opposite impression from his tone. 翻譯: 他說他喜歡這個計畫,但我從他的語氣中得到了相反的印象。

EN:A: "I think it's too expensive." B: "Well, my take is the opposite—it's a great deal."

翻譯:A:「我覺得這太貴了。」 B:「嗯,我的看法正好相反—這很划算。」

語氣強調

在對話中,透過重音或停頓強調 "opposite",用來強烈否定先前的假設或陳述。 EN: You thought I was angry? No, I felt the complete opposite. 翻譯: 你以為我生氣了?不,我的感覺完全相反。

EN:This isn't a minor difference; it's the exact opposite approach.

翻譯:這不是小差異;這是截然相反的做法。

停頓填充

在即時對話中,有時會用 "the opposite" 或 "quite the opposite" 作為短暫的停頓填充,以組織思緒或轉折話題。 EN: Is the market shrinking? Actually, the opposite... it's expanding rapidly. 翻譯: 市場在萎縮嗎?實際上,正好相反...它正在快速擴張。

EN:I didn't find it boring. Quite the opposite, I was glued to the screen.

翻譯:我不覺得它無聊。恰恰相反,我完全被螢幕吸引住了。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式書面語中,應避免將 "opposite" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的強調。建議使用更精確的詞彙,如 "contrary", "conversely", 或 "diametrically opposed" 來表達相反的概念,並確保句子結構完整。

常見短語

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

oppose something

oppose + noun/gerund

反對、抵制某事

strongly oppose

adverb + oppose

強烈反對

oppose a plan/proposal

oppose + a + noun (plan, idea, bill, etc.)

反對一項計畫/提案

oppose each other

oppose + each other/one another

彼此對立、相互抗衡

be opposed to something

be + opposed + to + noun/gerund

對某事持反對態度

face opposition

face + opposition

面臨反對

oppose a move/decision

oppose + a + noun (move, decision, action)

反對一項行動/決定

常見錯誤

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

×I opposite to his opinion.

I oppose his opinion.

「opposite」作為形容詞或名詞使用,意為「相反的」或「對立面」。要表達「反對」的動作,應使用動詞「oppose」。

×He opposites me on this issue.

He is opposite to me on this issue. / He opposes me on this issue.

「opposite」極少作為動詞使用。在現代英語中,表達「持相反立場」時,應使用形容詞結構「be opposite to」或動詞「oppose」。

×We need to opposite the enemy.

We need to oppose the enemy.

「opposite」不是一個表示「對抗」或「抵抗」的動詞。正確的動詞是「oppose」。

×She always opposites wearing fur.

She always opposes wearing fur.

在表達「反對某個行為或概念」時,應使用動詞「oppose」,並搭配動名詞或名詞作為受詞。

×They are oppositING the decision.

They are opposing the decision.

「opposite」不是動詞,因此沒有「oppositing」的進行式。正確的動詞「oppose」的現在分詞是「opposing」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Opposite"?What are tense/participle forms of "Opposite"?
opposites(3rd_singular)oppositing(present_participle)opposited(past)opposited(past_participle)
opposite 在英語中是什麼意思?