opposition

opposizione, resistenza

Forte disaccordo con qualcosa e tentativi di impedirne la realizzazione.

In inglese semplice: Strong disagreement with something and efforts to stop it from happening.

• The plan met strong opposition.
• Residents expressed opposition to closing the library.
• Despite public opposition, the council approved the project.

Come si usa: opposition to something (There is growing opposition to the new road.)

Sinonimi: resistance, objection

Contrari: support

Espressioni comuni: strong opposition, face opposition, opposition to something

opposizione

Persone o partiti che si contrappongono a chi governa.

In inglese semplice: The people or parties competing against those in power, especially in politics.

• The opposition criticized the government.
• Several opposition parties voted against the law.
• She became leader of the opposition last year.

Sinonimi: political opponents

Espressioni comuni: opposition party, opposition leader, the opposition

contrasto, opposizione

Rapporto tra due cose completamente diverse o con posizioni opposte.

In inglese semplice: A relationship in which two things are completely different or have opposite positions.

• Their views are in direct opposition.
• The story creates an opposition between city and country.
• These oppositions help explain the structure of the poem.

Come si usa: in opposition to something (The two ideas stand in opposition to each other.); opposition between A and B (The essay explores the opposition between freedom and control.)

Sinonimi: contrast, oppositeness

Espressioni comuni: direct opposition, opposition between things, in opposition