often used word (#398)
Translation
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-
1.
against
Also: opposite, facing, contrary to, to, as against
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A good example is ручка which looks like
1. pen, ballpoint
2. handle, knob, grip
3. arm
4. arm rest
Usage Info
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Examples
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- Вы либо с нами, либо против нас. You are either with us, or against us.
- У компа́нии жесткие правила против опозда́ний. The company has hard and fast rules against lateness.
- «Вы не против, если я открою окно́?» — «Вовсе нет». Would you mind opening the window? "Of course not."
- Бы́ло много до́водов и за, и против законопрое́кта. There was much argument for and against the bill.
- Вы не против немного подожда́ть? Would you mind waiting a moment?
- Все цивилизо́ванные страны против войны. All civilized countries are against war.
- Не поступа́й против правил. Don't go against the rules.
- Вы за или против э́того? Are you for or against this?
- Что каса́ется меня, я не против. As far as I am concerned, I have no objection.
- Ты за или против або́ртов? Are you for or against abortions?
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