against
US /əˈɡenst/
UK /əˈɡenst/
介詞
1.
反對, 對抗
in opposition to (someone or something)
範例:
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The decision went against my wishes.
這個決定違背了我的意願。
•
They are fighting against injustice.
他們正在反抗不公正。
2.
靠著, 逆著
in contact with (something) so as to offer resistance to it
範例:
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He leaned against the wall.
他靠在牆上。
•
The boat drifted against the current.
船逆流而上。
3.
以防, 對抗
in preparation for the possibility of (something undesirable)
範例:
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Save some money against a rainy day.
存些錢以備不時之需。
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We need to take precautions against fire.
我們需要採取防火措施。
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