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opposition

/ɑpəzɪʃən/

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the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected

在野党

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The Prime Minister's speech was calculated to anger the opposition parties.
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总理的发言估计激怒了在野党。
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Pronunciation: /ɑpəzɪʃən/

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