against
🇺🇸
/əˈɡenst/
🇬🇧
/əˈɡenst/
preposition
A2
opposing or not agreeing with someone or something
She voted against the new rule.
她投票反對新規定。
R
not helpful or favorable to someone or something
The test results are against him.
測試結果對他不利。
R
touching or leaning on something
The ladder is against the wall.
梯子靠在牆上。
R
to protect from or prevent something bad
We have insurance against fire damage.
我們有防火損失的保險。
R
with something as a background or setting
The story happens against a dark sky.
故事發生在黑暗的天空背景下。
R
comparing one thing with another
Check your list against the menu.
對照菜單檢查你的清單。
R
using something to reduce an amount owed
You can use expenses against your taxes.
你可以用支出來抵扣稅款。
R
using property as a guarantee for a loan
They borrowed money against their car.
他們用汽車作抵押借了錢。
translation
反對, 不利, 靠著, 預防, 背景, 對比, 抵銷, 抵押