Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #15369
antithesis
对立面
exact opposite
- 1.
A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
与另一命题完全相反的命题。
- 2.
exact opposite
完全相反
- 3.
The second stage of a dialectical process in which the thesis is negated.
辩证过程中对正题加以否定的第二阶段
- 4.
the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
对比词或思想的并列以产生平衡感
与另一命题完全相反的命题。；完全相反；辩证过程中对正题加以否定的第二阶段；对比词或思想的并列以产生平衡感；对偶
In use
In many cultures, winter is seen as the antithesis of summer.
Her simple lifestyle is the antithesis of her neighbor's love for luxury.
The quiet library was the antithesis of the noisy playground outside.
his theory is the antithesis of mine
the antithesis of sth
常以单数形式出现，后接 of 引出相对的另一方。
Her approach is the antithesis of his.
她的做法与他的截然相反。
in antithesis to sth
较正式，多用于书面语；antithesis 前不带冠词。
This policy is in antithesis to the previous one.
这项政策与之前的那项截然相反。
Connections
Collocations
- be the antithesis of
- 是……的对立面；与……截然相反
- He is the antithesis of a typical politician.他与典型的政客截然相反。
- the exact antithesis of
- 正是……的反面；与……完全相反
- Her views are the exact antithesis of mine.她的观点与我的完全相反。
- in antithesis to
- 与……相对立；与……形成对照
- In antithesis to his predecessor, the new manager encourages open debate.与前任相反，新经理鼓励公开讨论。
- the antithesis between
- ……之间的对立（关系）
- The antithesis between reason and emotion is a recurring theme.理性与情感之间的对立是一个反复出现的主题。
- represent the antithesis of
- 是……的对立面；体现出……的反面
- The tower represents the antithesis of traditional architecture.这座塔体现了传统建筑的反面。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 anti（反对）+ thesis（论点）想成“反对的论点”，即对立面。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、文学批评、正式议论 表示“对立面”时属于正式用语，多用于学术写作、文学批评或正式议论中，日常口语较少出现。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都不与 antithesis /ænˈtɪθəsəs/ 押韵。synthesis 和 photosynthesis 彼此押韵（都以 /θəsɪs/ 结尾，重音在 /sɪ/）。thesis 和 prosthesis 虽然拼写含 -thesis，但发音不同：thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/、prosthesis /prɑːsˈθiːsɪs/ 有长音 /iː/，重音也不同。不要被相同的 -thesis 结尾误导。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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