Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #25903
antithetical
截然相反的；对立的
核心释义
sharply contrasted in character or purpose
- 1.
对偶的,对比的；含有对立或对照性质的。
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
- 2.
在性质或目的上截然相反的
sharply contrasted in character or purpose
对偶的；对照的；对偶的,对比的；含有对立或对照性质的。；在性质或目的上截然相反的；对立的；正相反的
用法In use
His quiet, methodical approach is antithetical to the company's chaotic startup culture.
用法提示：antithetical 作形容词，后接 to，表示“与……截然相反的”。
The idea of wasting food is antithetical to her belief in helping others.
用法提示：此处 antithetical 为形容词，说明某事物与另一事物在性质上对立。
Their suggestion seems antithetical to the main goal of the project.
用法提示：antithetical 用作表语形容词，后接 to，表达“对立的”。
practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs
be antithetical to sth/sb
常用介词 to 引出相对立的一方。
Her actions are antithetical to her stated principles.
她的行为与她公开宣称的原则截然相反。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- be antithetical to
- 与…截然相反；与…对立
- His approach is antithetical to traditional teaching methods.他的方法与传统教学方法截然相反。
- diametrically antithetical
- 完全对立的；截然相反的
- Their positions on the issue are diametrically antithetical.他们在这个问题上的立场截然相反。
- antithetical views
- 对立的观点
- The two scientists held antithetical views on climate change.这两位科学家对气候变化持对立的观点。
- antithetical nature
- 对立性质；截然相反的本质
- The antithetical nature of their personalities made cooperation difficult.他们性格的对立性使合作变得困难。
- antithetical relationship
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
anti-（反对）+ thetical 联想到 thesis（论点）：站在反对论点一边，就是“截然相反的”。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：学术写作、文学评论、正式演讲 该词为正式用语，多用于学术写作、文学评论或正式演讲中，表示“截然相反的”或“对立的”。日常口语中较少见，通常可用“opposite”或“contrary”代替。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
所有列出的词都与 antithetical 押韵，重读音节后的音为 /ˈɛtɪkəl/。注意 skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ 形似，但它在 /tɪkəl/ 前多一个 /p/ 音，因此不押韵。
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