antithesis

antithesis的音标为[ˌæntɪˈθɛsɪs] ，基本翻译为“对立物，对题，对句”，速记技巧为“反义词”或“对立物”。

Antithesis这个词源自希腊语，意思是“对立物”或“矛盾对立”。它的词源中包含了对于对立和矛盾的重视。

变化形式：在英语中，antithesis通常以复数形式antithèses出现。

相关单词：

Paradox（源自希腊语paradoxos，意为“矛盾的”）

Contra-（表示“相反的”的前缀）

Opposite（表示“相反的”的单词）

Contradiction（表示“矛盾”的单词）

Opposites（表示对立事物的短语）

Dualism（表示“二元论”的单词）

Antipode（表示“相对的人或物”的单词）

Asymmetry（表示“不对称”的单词）

Paradoxical（表示“矛盾的”的形容词）

以上单词都与antithesis有直接或间接的联系，体现了其作为对立和矛盾的强调在英语词汇中的体现。每个单词都有其独特的含义和用法，进一步丰富了英语语言和思想表达的多样性。

常用短语：

1. antithesis to

2. in sharp contrast to

3. on the contrary

4. diametrically opposed to

5. the very opposite of

6. on the other hand

7. by contrast

例句：

1. The new building stands in sharp contrast to the old one.

2. On the contrary, I think we should take action to protect the environment.

3. They are diametrically opposed to each other on this issue.

4. The two views are the very opposite of each other.

5. On the one hand, we have to face the challenges of globalization, but on the other hand, we must protect our cultural heritage.

6. By contrast, I think we should take a more relaxed approach to work and leisure.

7. The old saying "success and failure are two sides of the same coin" is an excellent antithesis to the idea that success is everything.

英文小作文：

Antithesis: The Key to Success and Failure

Success and failure are two sides of the same coin, antithetical yet intertwined in life"s journey. We all face both success and failure, and it is precisely this antithesis that shapes our growth and development.

Success brings pride, satisfaction, and momentum, but it can also lead to complacency and stagnation. Conversely, failure can be a source of disappointment, frustration, and despair, but it can also be a catalyst for change and growth. It is this duality that makes life exciting and challenging, and it is precisely this antithesis that leads us to pursue excellence and strive for improvement.

In the end, it is not success or failure that defines us, but how we handle these antithetical forces that shape our lives and determine our character. It is through embracing our failures and learning from them that we can achieve true success and growth. Therefore, let us embrace the antithesis of success and failure, for it is through understanding and appreciating this duality that we can unlock the key to our own success and growth.