对对
Basic Meaning
v
used for verbal responses
to answer; to reply
答话，回答。
Words:
Sentences:
- 老师提问时，他很快对答如流。When the teacher asked questions, he answered fluently.
v
indicates direction or orientation
to face; to be directed towards
朝着；向着；面对。
Words:
面对背对
Sentences:
- 他面对窗户坐着，看着外面的风景。He sat facing the window, looking at the scenery outside.
- 请把椅子背对墙壁放好。Please place the chair with its back towards the wall.
v
mutual or reciprocal orientation
to be opposite; to face each other
二者相对；彼此相向。
Words:
针尖对麦芒对换对调对流对抗
Sentences:
- 在辩论中，他们针尖对麦芒，互不相让。In the debate, they were like needle against wheat awn, neither giving in.
- 这两个球队经常对抗，比赛很激烈。These two teams often compete against each other, and the matches are very intense.
v
involves handling or managing
to treat; to deal with
对待，看待，对付。
Words:
针对对事不对人对付对待对症下药
Sentences:
- 他对待朋友总是很真诚。He always treats his friends very sincerely.
- 我们应该对事不对人，公平处理问题。We should deal with the matter, not the person, and handle issues fairly.
adj
adjective describing correctness
correct; right; normal
相合；正确；正常。
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 你的答案是对的，可以得满分。Your answer is correct, you can get full marks.
- 你这么做是对的。You did the right thing.
v
bringing two things together
to join; to connect
使两个东西配合或接触。
Words:
对接对对子
Sentences:
- 工程师们正在对接两个设备。The engineers are connecting the two devices.
q
measure word for matched items
pair; couple
（～儿）用于按性别、左右、正反等配合的两个人、两个动物或事物。
Words:
一对矛盾两对夫妻天生一对两对鸳鸯
Sentences:
- 他们是一对夫妻，生活很幸福。They are a married couple, living a very happy life.
- 我买了两对袜子，每对颜色不同。I bought two pairs of socks, each pair in a different color.
v
indicates compatibility
to suit; to fit
相合，适合。
Words:
对脾气对症下药对心眼儿对心思对劲
Sentences:
- 这个工作很对脾气，我很喜欢。This job suits my temperament, I really like it.
- 医生对症下药，病人很快康复了。The doctor prescribed the right medicine for the illness, and the patient recovered quickly.
adj
adjective for things in pairs
double; paired
双，成双的。①（~子、~儿）联语。②平分，一半。
Words:
成双成对
Sentences:
- 他们成双成对地走进公园。They walked into the park in pairs.
v
usually with liquids
to mix; to dilute
掺和（多指液体）。
Words:
对水
Sentences:
- 喝药前，记得对水稀释一下。Before taking the medicine, remember to dilute it with water.
- 果汁太浓了，需要对点水。The juice is too thick, it needs to be mixed with some water.
prep
preposition indicating treatment
towards; regarding
用在助动词、副词之前或之后,也可用在主语之前（有停顿），意思都表示对待。
Sentences:
- 他对学习很认真，成绩很好。He is very serious about studying, and his grades are excellent.
- 对这个问题，我们应该仔细考虑。Regarding this issue, we should consider it carefully.
prep
preposition in 'for...' constructions
for; from the perspective of
构成“对……来说（说来）”的格式，表示从某人、某事的角度来看。
Sentences:
- 对初学者来说，这个汉字有点难。For beginners, this Chinese character is a bit difficult.
- 对老人来说，健康是最重要的。For elderly people, health is the most important thing.
v
comparing for accuracy
to check; to verify
把两个东西放在一起互相比较，看是否符合；对证。
Words:
对质校对对表对号码对笔迹
Sentences:
- 请校对一下这份文件，确保没有错误。Please proofread this document to ensure there are no mistakes.
- 在法庭上，证人需要对质。In court, witnesses need to confront each other.
v
physical touching or meeting
to contact; to come together
接触，合拢。
Sentences:
- 两个手掌对在一起，表示合作。Two palms come together, symbolizing cooperation.
- 门没有对好，需要调整一下。The door isn't properly closed, it needs to be adjusted.
v
similar to sense 13, with emphasis on verification
to check; to verify
核对；查对。
Words:
对笔迹对号入座
Sentences:
- 请对一下笔迹，确认这是谁写的。Please check the handwriting to confirm who wrote this.
- 乘客需要对号入座，找到自己的位置。Passengers need to check their seat numbers and find their seats.
prep
preposition introducing direction
to; towards
引入动作的对象；朝；向。
Sentences:
- 他对我说：“你好！He said to me, "Hello!"
- 请对老师微笑，表示尊重。Please smile towards the teacher to show respect.
adj
adjective for adversarial positions
opposite; opposing
对面的；敌对的。
Words:
对手对门对方对岸作对
Sentences:
- 他是我的对手，我们经常比赛。He is my opponent, we often compete.
- 我家对门住着一家新邻居。A new neighbor lives opposite my house.
v
making something meet a standard
to adjust; to calibrate
调整使合于一定标准。
Words:
对表
Sentences:
- 请对表，确保时间准确。Please adjust your watch to ensure the time is accurate.
Writing & Component
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