in opposition to — in disagreement with or resistance to something
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in disagreement with or resistance to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən tu/
Korean meaning: ~에 반대하여, ~에 맞서
Korean pronunciation: 인 **아**포**지**션 투
Example Sentences
- My cat acts in opposition to every command I give him.
- The new law was passed in opposition to strong public protests.
- She chose to wear white in opposition to the 'all black' dress code.
in opposition to
PREPOSITION//ɪn ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən tu//
in disagreement with or resistance to something
Citizen speaks in opposition to mayor
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Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 'opposition'은 '맞은편에 놓다'는 의미로, 'ob-(맞서서)' + 'ponere(놓다)'에서 왔습니다. 마치 체스판에서 상대방 말과 마주보고 있는 상황을 연상할 수 있습니다.
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“My cat acts in opposition to every command I give him.”
“The new law was passed in opposition to strong public protests.”
“She chose to wear white in opposition to the 'all black' dress code.”
“The teenagers cleaned their room in opposition to their natural instincts.”
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