as opposed to
US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
1.
与...相对, 而不是
in contrast with; rather than
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We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
我们决定乘火车去，而不是坐飞机。
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He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
他更喜欢在家工作，而不是在办公室。