up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
1.
靠着, 紧挨着
in contact with or close to
:
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He leaned up against the wall.
他靠在墙上。
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The boat was tied up against the dock.
船停靠在码头边。
2.
面对, 对抗
facing or contending with (a difficulty or opponent)
:
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We are up against a very strong team.
我们面对一个非常强大的团队。
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She's up against a tight deadline.
她面临一个紧迫的截止日期。