oppose; become a pair
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to oppose; to be antagonistic toward; to deliberately make things difficult
informalOften implies intentional antagonism or stubborn opposition. Commonly used in spoken contexts.
He deliberately opposes me.
Why are you always against me?
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Don't be antagonistic toward children; be patient and reason with them.
Those two have loved to oppose each other since childhood, competing over everything.
The leader isn't being antagonistic toward you; the work just has strict requirements.
verb
to become spouses; to pair up; to form a couple
literaryOften used in literary or traditional contexts, particularly in the set phrase '成双做对' (to form a pair).
They grew up together and finally became a couple.
At traditional weddings, the new couple stands paired up together.
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These two mandarin ducks swam away as a pair.
May all lovers in the world become couples.
They are a perfect match, well-suited as a married couple.