miss each other; disagree
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to miss each other (in time or space); to fail to meet
literaryLiterary term indicating that two people, events, or things fail to encounter each other as intended, often due to timing or location mismatches.
We missed each other at the station and failed to meet.
Due to the timing conflict, we missed this opportunity to cooperate.
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Although both lived in the same city, their schedules conflicted, and they had not seen each other for years.
adjective
opposite; contradictory; inconsistent
formalDescribes opinions, views, positions, or interests that are in conflict or opposition. Most commonly appears in the phrase '意见相左' (opinions differ).
On this issue, my opinion differs from his.
Despite their opposing views, they still maintained a rational discussion.
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The two people's positions are at odds, making it difficult to reach a consensus.
Because their interests were opposed, the two sides could never compromise.