counterpose

vt. 使对立

发音

UK /ˈkaʊn.təˌpəʊz/
UK /ˌkaʊn.təˈpəʊz/
US /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌpoʊz/
US /ˌkaʊn.tɚˈpoʊz/

词形变化

counterposes 复数 counterposed counterposes 三单 counterposes counterposing counterposing 现在分词 counterposed 过去式 counterposed 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A pose taken in opposition to another.

v.
  1. 1.

    To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.

  2. 2.

    To create a contrast by juxtaposing.

词汇关系

动词

同义词 2

counterpoise counterweight

上位词 2

oppose counterbalance

词源

From French contraposer, equivalent to counter- + pose.

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