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1. 反對；違反
   The fight against inflation has been going on for almost two years.

   抑制通貨膨脹的抗鬥已展開近兩年了。

2. 逆；對著
   They sounded a sharp warning against all these tendencies.

   對於這種種傾向，他們發出了嚴厲的警告。

3. 倚；靠
   His desk is against the wall.

   他的辦公桌靠牆放著。

4. 以……為背景
   The little red house looks so beautiful against the green woods.

   那座紅色的小屋在翠綠的森林襯托下顯得很美。

5. 防備；預防
   We bought some warm clothes against the coming winter.

   我們添置了一些禦寒的衣服以迎接即將來臨的冬季。

6. 不利於
   She has said nothing against you.

   她並沒有說任何對你不利的話。

7. 對比；對照
   He checked the contents of the box against the bill.

   他對照貨單檢查了箱子裡裝的東西。

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1. in opposition to.
   ▸in resistance to.
2. in anticipation of and preparation for (a difficulty).
   ▸(in betting) in anticipation of the failure of:

   the odds were 5–1 against England.
3. in relation to (money owed, due, or lent) so as to reduce, cancel, or secure it.
4. in or into contact with.
5. in contrast to.