up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
介詞
1.
靠著, 緊挨著
in contact with or close to
範例:
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He leaned up against the wall.
他靠在牆上。
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The boat was tied up against the dock.
船停靠在碼頭邊。
2.
面對, 對抗
facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)
範例:
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We are up against a very strong team.
我們面對一個非常強大的團隊。
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She's up against a tight deadline.
她面臨一個緊迫的截止日期。
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