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对抗

duìkàng

Description

"对抗"的意思是两边互相斗争、比赛或反对,不愿意让对方赢。

"对抗" means two sides struggle, compete, or oppose each other, unwilling to let the other win.

我们常常用它来说两个队、两个国家或者两个人的比赛和斗争。

We often use it to talk about competitions and struggles between two teams, two countries, or two people.

Meanings

对抗duìkàng

to resist; to oppose; to fight against

我们不能对抗大自然的力量。

We cannot fight against the forces of nature.

对抗duìkàng

to compete against; to confront in a contest

今天两个队要在球场上对抗。

Today, the two teams will compete on the field.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    对 (facing, opposite) + 抗 (resist), so "to face and resist".

  • Nuance

    对抗 stresses mutual opposition; 抵抗 emphasizes defending against attack.

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