versus
preposition
uk/ˈvɜː.səs/us/ˈvɝː.səs/C1(written abbreviationvs,vs.,UKalsov)
used to say that oneteamorpersoniscompetingagainst another:
以…为对手;对Tomorrow'sgameis Newcastle versus Arsenal.明天的比赛是纽卡斯尔队对阿森纳队。
(written abbreviationv,vs,vs.)
used whennamingthe twosidesin alegalcase:
(诉讼案中)诉Abortion waslegalizednationallyin theUnitedStatesfollowingthe Roe versus Wadecase.在罗诉韦德案后,堕胎在美国全国变得合法化。
C1(written abbreviationvs,vs.,UKalsov)
used tocomparetwo things orideas,especiallywhen you have tochoosebetween them:
(尤指进行选择时)与…相比privateeducationversusstateeducation私立教育与公共教育相比
- EnglandversusBrazil-bringit on!
- He gave thejudgmentin the Smith versus the Crowncase.
- OK,adultsversuschildrenforfootball!
- When we weretryingto gettreatmentforourson, wefeltlike it was us versus themedicalestablishment.
Competing in sport
- bring
- bringsomeoneon
- bye
- bye week
- catchup
- clash
- duel
- explosive
- field
- flying start
- gear
- go the distanceidiom
- match
- non-competitor
- outduel
- park the busidiom
- partner up
- play bigidiom
- square
- weigh
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People appearing in court
Opposing & against