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an.ti-HAn7ti-, $-ti-, $-taI-combining formopposed to or against; opposite of or preventing（构词）反，抗，防Anti-ageing substances are intended to prevent or limit the process of becoming old.抗衰老的It's described on the bottle as 'an anti-ageing preparation to reduce fine lines and restore elasticity'瓶子上的说明是“抗衰老的配方，可消除皱纹，恢复皮肤的弹性。”Anti-aircraft means intended to destroy or defend against enemy aircraft.防空的an anti-aircraft missile/gun/battery/weapon/position防空导弹/高射炮/高炮连/防空武器/防空阵地anti-aircraft defences/fire防空工事/炮火People who are anti-abortion believe that ABORTION (=the intentional ending of a pregnancy by a medical operation) is morally wrong.反对堕胎的anti-abortion activists/groups反堕胎激进分子/团体the anti-abortion movement反堕胎运动(disapproving) Anti-choice means opposed to the idea that a pregnant woman should have the freedom to choose an ABORTION (=a medical operation to end a pregnancy) if she does not want to have a baby.反对作出堕胎选择的the anti-choice lobby反堕胎院外活动集团Anti-clerical means opposed to organized religion having influence in politics and public life.反教权主义的an anti-clerical law/constitution反教权主义法律/宪法In his novel 'The Power and the Glory? Graham Greene gives an account of an anti-clerical purge in Mexico.格雷厄姆·格林在他的小说《权力与荣耀》中叙述了墨西哥的一次反教权主义的清洗。I have ended up as a sort of open-minded agnostic but without any anti-clericalism.我最后成了一个开明的不可知论者，但毫不抱有反教权主义。(Br and Aus) Anti-clockwise (Am counterclockwise) means in the opposite direction to the movement of the hand of a clock or watch.逆时针的"How do I get the top off this medicine bottle?" "Push it down and twist it anti-clockwise."“这药瓶的盖子怎么拧开?”“往下摁住，按逆时针方向旋。”*Anti-consumerist means opposed to the idea that people should be able to buy an unlimited amount of goods, and to the effect that such freedom has on the physical and social conditions in which people live.反消费主义的Graham doesn't have a car as a part of his anti-consumerist stance.格雷厄姆没有汽车，这是他反消费主义立场的表现之一。An anti-depressant is a drug used to reduce feelings of sadness and hopelessness.抗抑郁药She's been on anti-depressants ever since her husband died.自从丈夫死后，她一直服用抗抑郁药。anti-depressant drugs抗抑郁药Anti-federal(ist) means opposed to the establishment of a system of government in which power is divided between a single central government and several regional ones.反联邦制的The Foreign Secretary assured anti-federalist MPs that he would not agree to anything which limited British sovereignty.外交大臣向反联邦主义的议员们保证说，他不会同意任何限制英国主权的事。Many voters are staunch anti-federalists, opposed to the concept of regional government.许多选民都是坚定的反联邦主义者，他们反对地方政府的体制观念。An anti-hero is the central character in a play, book or film who does not possess traditionally HEROIC qualities, such as bravery, and is admired instead for what society generally considers to be weaknesses and faults.反英雄，非传统模式的主人公He plays the classic anti-hero who drops out of society to join a world of impoverished artists and writers.他饰演了典型的反英雄，这个人物脱离了社会，加入到穷途潦倒的艺术家和作家的圈子里。An anti-inflammatory drug is used to reduce soreness and swelling.消炎药Mira used to take anti-inflammatory drugs for her arthritis.米拉过去常用消炎药来治关节炎。Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory.阿斯匹林是一种消炎药。Anti-lock refers to a type of BRAKE which prevents the uncontrolled sliding of a vehicle by reducing the effects of sudden braking.(汽车)防锁死装置，防急刹车轮子打滑装置An anti-missile is a MISSILE (=flying weapon with its own engine) which is used for defence against attack from missiles.反导弹(导弹)Anti-noise is sound which is produced in such a way that it matches exactly and removes the effect of loud and possibly harmful noises, such as those produced by large engines in factories.抗噪音Anti-nuclear means opposed to the production and use of nuclear weapons, or to the production of electricity from nuclear power.反对使用核武器或核能的the anti-nuclear lobby/movement反核院外活动集团/运动Most environmentalists are vehemently anti-nuclear.大多数环保主义者都是激烈反核的。An anti-oxidant is a substance which slows down the rate at which something decays because of OXIDIZATION (=combining with oxygen).抗氧化剂Anti-oxidants are used as preservatives to make food last a long time.抗氧化剂被用作保鲜剂来长时间保存食品。Anti-personnel weapons are intended to kill or injure people rather than damage weapons or buildings, etc.杀伤性的anti-personnel mines杀伤性地雷An anti-perspirant is a substance which is put on the skin, esp. under the arms, in order to prevent or reduce PERSPIRATION (=the excretion of liquid through the skin).止汗剂Anti-racist means opposed to the unfair treatment of people who belong to other racial groups.反种族歧视的Tougher anti-racist legislation is essential for the protection of ethnic minorities.更严厉的反种族歧视立法对于保护少数民族是至关重要的。A group of anti-racists were protesting in the town centre.在市中心有一群反种族主义者在进行抗议。Anti-Semitism is the strong dislike or cruel and unfair treatment of Jewish people.反犹主义Anti-semitism invariably reflects or foreshadows a diseased condition in European politics.反犹主义总是反映或预示出欧洲政治中的不正常状况。He was accused of being anti-Semitic.他被指责具有反犹太倾向。In later life the American poet became a virulent anti-Semite.这位美国诗人在晚年变为一个刻毒的反犹主义者。Anti-social means opposed or harmful to society, or tending to avoid spending time with other people.反社会的，与社会格格不入的Smoking is such an anti-social behaviour when you're in a room full of non-smokers.在一个满是不吸烟者的房间里，抽烟就是一种有损公德的行为。Some people seem anti-social when in fact they are simply very shy.有些人看上去与他人合不拢，实质上他们只是腼腆怕羞。It's hardly surprising that Richard doesn't have any friends when he behaves so anti-socially.理查德的为人处事为公众所不齿，难怪他连一个朋友也没有。Anti-tank weapons are those which destroy or damage enemy TANKS (=large military fighting vehicles).反坦克的anti-tank missiles/helicopters/rockets反坦克导弹/直升机/火箭Anti-viral means intended to treat an infection or disease caused by a virus.抗病毒的an anti-viral agent/drug抗病毒剂/药Anti-virals are used to destroy the enzyme which the AIDS virus needs to reproduce itself.抗病毒素被用来破坏艾滋病毒赖之以繁殖的酶。 ☆PRO- SUPPORT Opposites Clocks and watches
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