新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

versusIELTS重点词汇

英 [ˈvɜːsəs]

[PREP]

词汇频率：

PREP. 介词

1. 与…相对
You use versus to indicate that two figures, ideas, or choices are opposed.
近义词
as opposed to , compared with
双语例句
例：
Only 18.8 of the class of 1982 had some kind of diploma four years after high school, versus 45 of the class of 1972.
相对于1972届学生中有45在中学毕业4年后获得了某种文凭来说，1982届学生的这一比例只有18.8。
例：
bottle-feeding versus breastfeeding.
牛奶喂养与母乳喂养相比。
2. （体育比赛中）…对…
Versus is used to indicate that two teams or people are competing against each other in a sports event.
近义词
against
双语例句
例：
Italy versus Japan is turning out to be a surprisingly well matched competition.
在意大利队对日本队的比赛中，双方竟出人意料地势均力敌。
3. （在法庭上）…诉…
Versus is used in a court of law to indicate that two people or organizations are involved in a law suit. The abbreviation v is also used.
双语例句
例：
That case became known as Healey versus Jones.
那起讼案被称作“希利诉琼斯案”。

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