against
01
mot
in opposition to someone or something
Exempel
I decided to go against the advice of my friend.
Jag bestämde mig för att gå emot min väns råd.
She has been fighting against discrimination for years.
Hon har kämpat mot diskriminering i åratal.
02
mot
used to indicate acting as a defense in the face of a negative force or outcome
Exempel
We vaccinated our children against the flu.
Vi vaccinerade våra barn mot influensa.
He installed a security system against burglaries.
Han installerade ett säkerhetssystem mot inbrott.
03
mot
used to indicate the relationship between a sum of money (loan, financing, guarantee) and the corresponding asset or security
Exempel
He borrowed $1,000 against his car as collateral.
Han lånade 1.000 dollar med sin bil som säkerhet.
They received a loan against their house.
De fick ett lån mot sitt hus.
04
mot, bredvid
in direct contact with or close proximity to
Exempel
The ladder leaned against the wall.
Stegen stod mot väggen.
He leaned against the tree for support.
Han lutade sig mot trädet för stöd.
05
mot, i kontrast till
in opposition to; in contrast with
Exempel
The bold design of the modern building stood against the traditional architecture of the surrounding structures.
Den djärva designen av den moderna byggnaden stod mot den traditionella arkitekturen hos de omgivande strukturerna.
The artist intentionally placed dark shadows against the bright sunlight to create a dramatic effect.
Konstnären placerade avsiktligt mörka skuggor mot det starka solljuset för att skapa en dramatisk effekt.
06
mot, i utbyte mot
used to indicate the exchange, substitution, trade, or compensation of one item, service, or benefit for another
Exempel
He traded his bicycle against a skateboard.
Han bytte sin cykel mot en skateboard.
They offered a discount on the product against a coupon.
De erbjöd en rabatt på produkten i utbyte mot en kupong.
