词组 | go against |
释义 | Phr V go against goes, going, went, gone go against sth if something goes against a rule or something you believe in, it does not obey it or agree with itIt goes against my principles to respect someone just because they're in a position of authority.The EU says the decision goes against European trade rules.It goes against the grain (= it is not usual) for Sarah to admit that she's wrong. go against sth/sb to do the opposite of what someone has asked or advised you to doI went against my father's advice and bought the house.I really don't want to go against my boss. go against sb if a decision or vote goes against someone, they do not get the result that they neededIf the vote goes against him, it could be the end of his political career.If the verdict goes against him he could face up to five years in prison. go against (someone or something)1. To oppose, disagree with, or compete against someone or something. I can't take money from a charity like that, it goes against all of my core principles. You'll be going against a state champion in the next match, so you'll have to give it everything you've got! 2. To be or signal a disadvantage or undesired outcome for someone or something. The senator's uncouth comments are certain to go against him in his re-election campaign. Though we thought we had an airtight legal argument, but the court case ultimately went against us. go againstOppose, be in conflict with, as in Does this legislation go against their best interest? [c. 1600] Also see against the grain. go againstv. 1. To oppose or be in conflict with something, especially a directive or a set of beliefs: Telling such lies goes against my religious beliefs. They went against their lawyers' recommendations, and now they're in jail. 2. To decide someone or something is wrong or guilty, especially in a court of law: This case finally went against the defendants, and they had to pay a fine. |
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