Maksud perkataan "up against" dalam bahasa Melayu

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up against

US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
"up against" picture

Kata Depan

1.

menentang

in contact with or close to

Contoh:
He leaned up against the wall.
The boat was tied up against the dock.
2.

menentang

facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)

Contoh:
We are up against a very strong team.
Kami menghadapi pasukan yang sangat kuat.
She's up against a tight deadline.