political opponent; adversary
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
political opponent; political adversary; enemy in politics
formalUsed in formal political contexts to describe individuals, factions, or parties with opposing political interests or competing for power. Often carries a negative connotation suggesting rivalry or hostility.
Tā他
zài在
dǎng党
nèi内
de的
zhèng政
dí敌
hěn很
duō多
。
He has many political enemies within the party.
Tā他
men们
céng曾
jīng经
shì是
zhèng政
dí敌
，
xiàn现
zài在
què却
chéng成
wéi为
le了
méng盟
yǒu友
。
They used to be political opponents, but now they have become allies.
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Zhè这
cì次
xuǎn选
jǔ举
bào暴
lù露
le了
tā他
de的
zhǔ主
yào要
zhèng政
dí敌
。
This election exposed his main political rival.
Zhèng政
dí敌
zhī之
jiān间
nán难
miǎn免
huì会
yǒu有
jī激
liè烈
de的
zhēng争
lùn论
。
There will inevitably be fierce debates between political adversaries.