/ʌp əˈɡɛnst/· 介词短语
财经/商业B2

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Chinese meaning
面临(强大挑战/对手)
面临,对抗(挑战)
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美国电池产业面临的巨大挑战
Example
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up against
美国正试图减少对中国电池的依赖,以下是它所面临的挑战。
Source: CNBC · 8 Sep 2026
Background ✎
美国能源部已经向多家小型电池技术公司提供了资金支持,试图减少对中国电池的依赖。但中国用了几十年才建立起的电池产业优势,美国现在只有短短几年时间去追赶。
Roots · etymology
up+against固定搭配,无独立词源
Collocations
- up against a wall / up against the clock / up against stiff competition
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