opposition

- n. 反对
- n. 反对派
- Definition
- n. strong disagreement with or resistance to something
- n. a group that opposes those in power
- Example
- The new plan faced strong opposition from local residents.
- 新计划遭到了当地居民的强烈反对。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: opposition or resistance to something (noun).
比较义项:反抗、反对(某事)(名词)。
- resistance
Broader in scope: can be a physical force opposing motion (a door, a lock, wind) or an abstract reluctance to change; pairs with verbs like "meet" or "offer"; not limited to people's opinions.
含义更广:既可以是物体运动受到的物理阻力(如门、锁、风),也可以是对变化的抽象抵触;常与“遇到”“产生”等动词搭配,不限于人的意见。
The rusty old lock offered a lot of resistance before it finally turned.
这把生锈的旧锁在最终转动之前产生了很大的阻力。
- opposition 本词
Narrower: specifically strong disagreement or objection from people, usually toward a plan, policy, or proposal; expressed by voicing disapproval, not by physical force.
含义更窄:特指人们(针对计划、政策或提案)表达的强烈不赞同;表现为公开表达反对意见,而非物理力量。
The proposal met fierce opposition from parents who feared it would raise fees.
这项提案遭到了担心费用会上涨的家长们的强烈反对。
Resistance and opposition both mean being against something. Resistance is broader: a physical force, like wind or a lock, or a general unwillingness to change. Opposition is people openly disagreeing, especially with a plan or policy. Resistance can also mean electrical resistance, not compared.
这两个词都表示对某事的“反对”,但resistance范围更广,既可以是物体运动受到的物理阻力,也可以是抽象的抵触情绪;opposition则特指人们(尤其针对计划、政策)公开表达的强烈不赞同。这里不比较resistance的“电阻”义,也不比较opposition作为“反对党”(政治团体)的用法。