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juxtapose

//ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz//
English Definition
To place side by side for contrast.
中文释义
并置;并列对照
Example Sentence

The exhibition juxtaposes medieval maps with satellite images, letting visitors see how coastlines were imagined before they were measured.

展览将中世纪地图与卫星影像并置,让参观者看到海岸线在被测量之前是如何被想象的。

Synonyms
contrast compare pair
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
juxta(靠近) + pose(放) → 挨着摆。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “juxtapose”?

  1. A To regard with reverence.
  2. B To hinder or impede.
  3. C To place side by side for contrast.
  4. D To refrain; hold back.
Show answer

C — To place side by side for contrast.. “juxtapose” means To place side by side for contrast..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To place side by side for contrast.”?

  1. A venerate
  2. B juxtapose
  3. C abstain
  4. D hamper
Show answer

B — juxtapose. “juxtapose” means To place side by side for contrast..

Common questions about “juxtapose”

What does “juxtapose” mean?

juxtapose — To place side by side for contrast.. In Chinese: 并置;并列对照.

How do you pronounce “juxtapose”?

juxtapose is pronounced //ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz//.

How is “juxtapose” used in a sentence?

The exhibition juxtaposes medieval maps with satellite images, letting visitors see how coastlines were imagined before they were measured. (展览将中世纪地图与卫星影像并置,让参观者看到海岸线在被测量之前是如何被想象的。)

What are synonyms for “juxtapose”?

contrast, compare, pair — all close in meaning to juxtapose (To place side by side for contrast.).

What is the opposite of “juxtapose”?

separate, isolate — each the opposite of juxtapose (To place side by side for contrast.).

Is “juxtapose” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. juxtapose is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “juxtapose”?

juxta(靠近) + pose(放) → 挨着摆。

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