against
🇺🇸
/əˈɡenst/
🇬🇧
/əˈɡenst/
preposition
A2
opposing or not agreeing with someone or something
She voted against the new rule.
她投票反对新规定。
R
not helpful or favorable to someone or something
The test results are against him.
测试结果对他不利。
R
touching or leaning on something
The ladder is against the wall.
梯子靠在墙上。
R
to protect from or prevent something bad
We have insurance against fire damage.
我们有防火损失的保险。
R
with something as a background or setting
The story happens against a dark sky.
故事发生在黑暗的天空背景下。
R
comparing one thing with another
Check your list against the menu.
对照菜单检查你的清单。
R
using something to reduce an amount owed
You can use expenses against your taxes.
你可以用支出来抵扣税款。
R
using property as a guarantee for a loan
They borrowed money against their car.
他们用汽车作抵押借了钱。
translation
反对, 不利, 靠着, 预防, 背景, 对比, 抵销, 抵押