"to apply" (one thing to another), 1590s, either from French apposer (from a "to;" see ad-, + poser "to place;" see pose (v.1)), or else formed in English from Latin apponere (see apposite) on analogy of compose, expose, etc. In Middle English, an identical word was a variant spelling of oppose. Related: Apposed; apposing.
双语例句
1. To appose Japan successfully, China must seek assistance from other powers.
要抗日成功, 中国也必须得到其他国家的援助.
来自辞典例句
2. Unleash the tides of doom ! Appose all those who would oppose us.
