Korean

상대
Meaning: opponent, counterpart, the other party
Part of Speech: Noun

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Today's opponent is very strong.
피해자는 가해자를 상대로 법원에 소를 제기했습니다.
The victim filed a lawsuit in court against the perpetrator.
그는 주먹 한 방으로 상대를 쓰러뜨렸다.
He knocked down the opponent with a single punch.
상대 선수의 실수를 틈타 승기를 잡았다.
Taking advantage of the opponent's mistake, I seized the chance of victory.
상대 팀의 기세가 워낙 강해서 선수들이 겁을 먹었다.
The opposing team's momentum was so strong that the players got scared.
골키퍼가 상대 팀의 슛을 멋지게 막아냈어요.
The goalkeeper brilliantly blocked the opponent team's shot.
수비수가 상대 팀의 공격을 막았다.
The defender blocked the opposing team's attack.
그 투수는 우리 팀을 상대로 강해서 킬러라고 불린다.
That pitcher is strong against our team, so he is called a killer.
우리 팀은 상대 팀과 비기고 말았다
Our team ended up tying with the opponent.
축구 시합에서 상대 팀 선수가 태클을 걸었다.
In a soccer match, the opponent team player made a tackle.

Usage Notes

Refers to the person or group one is competing against, interacting with, or facing.

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