antithesis

名词

1. 1

   对立面、相反、反面常与 of、to 连用

   His calm manner is the antithesis of her restless energy.

   他沉稳的态度和她躁动的活力正好相反。

2. 2

   对比、对照正式

   The speech drew a sharp antithesis between freedom and security.

   那场演说在自由与安全之间做了强烈的对比。

3. 3

   对偶、对句修辞学

   The poet uses antithesis to balance hope against despair.

   诗人运用对偶手法，让希望与绝望相互映衬。