Juxtaposition

ENZH

What Does Juxtaposition Mean?

  • 并置
  • 对照
  • 并列

Juxtaposition Pronunciation

/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

Juxtaposition Definition

noun

Definition

The act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts, though it can be physical objects) near each other.

In ZH

将两个事物(通常是抽象概念,尽管可以是物理对象)彼此接近的行为或位置。

How to Use Juxtaposition in a Sentence

  • The juxtaposition of the bright colors created a vibrant mural.
  • In literature, the juxtaposition of the hero and the villain emphasizes their differences.
  • The artist's work often features the juxtaposition of nature and urban life.
  • Her essay highlighted the juxtaposition of two cultures in conflict.
  • The juxtaposition of light and shadow in the painting draws the viewer's eye.