n. 对手, 敌手, 反对者

a. 敌对的, 反对的, 对面的

[法] 反对者, 抗辩人, 对手

Opponent \Op*po"nent\, a. [L. opponens, -entis, p. pr. of
opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see {Ob-}) +
ponere to place. See {Position}.]
Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse;
antagonistic. --Pope.


Opponent \Op*po"nent\, n.
1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.
--Macaulay.

2. One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other
verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some
thesis or proposition, in distinction from the respondent,
or defendant, who maintains it.

How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office,
and seasonably commit the opponent with the
respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! --Dr.
H. More.

Syn: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See {Adversary}.