againstKK [əˋgɛnst] /əˈɡɛnst/發音介系詞1反對、不贊成Most residents are against building a new highway here.多數居民反對在這裡興建新的高速公路。2對抗、迎戰Our team plays against the league champions this weekend.我們這個週末要對上聯盟冠軍隊。3靠著、倚著She leaned against the wall and closed her eyes.她靠著牆閉上眼睛。4打在、撞上Rain beat against the windows all night long.雨整夜打在窗戶上。5逆著、頂著We cycled against a strong wind the whole way.我們一路頂著強風騎車。6違反、違背Parking on the sidewalk is against the law here.在這裡把車停在人行道上是違法的。7防範、預防This vaccine protects children against several serious diseases.這種疫苗能保護兒童免於幾種嚴重疾病。8襯著、映著Her red coat stood out against the white snow.她的紅色大衣在白雪的映襯下格外顯眼。9兌、相對於金融The currency has weakened against the dollar this month.這個月該貨幣兌美元走弱。10相比、對照You have to weigh the costs against the likely benefits.你必須把成本和可能的效益放在一起權衡。