Chinese
duìshǒu
Meaning: opponent; competitor; match
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他是一個強大的對手,我們不能輕敵。
他是一个强大的对手,我们不能轻敌。
He is a powerful opponent, we cannot underestimate him.
運動員用有力的一拳把對手打倒在地。
The athlete knocked the opponent to the ground with a powerful punch.
面對對手的公然挑釁,他保持了冷靜。
Facing the opponent's open provocation, he remained calm.
他在比賽中的表現稍遜於對手。
His performance in the competition was slightly inferior to his opponent's.
我們絕不能低估對手的實力。
We must never underestimate our opponent's strength.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a person or team one is competing against, or someone whose skills are equal to one's own.

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