…に反対する
I oppose their plan to pull down the old house. その古い家を取り壊すという彼らの計画に、私
は反対する。
be opposed to …に反対している
About two thirds of the residents were opposed to the plan to unite their town with the neighboring town. 住民の三分の二
くらいは、隣町との合併計画に反対していた。
…を対比する
He opposed his risks to his profits again and was inclined to reconsider the investment. 彼はもう一度、利益とリスクを対比してみて、その投資を考え直す気になった。
as opposed to …と対照的に
His father, as opposed to his son, was a hard-boiled realist. 彼の父親は、息子とは対照的に、非情な現実主義者だった。