superstition n. 迷信;迷信习惯[行为];〔古语〕邪教,异教,异端。 break down superstitions 破除迷信。
oppose vt. 1.反对,反抗,对抗,抗议;妨碍。 2.使对立,使对抗;使对照,使对比;使相对,使面对面,使头对头。 oppose a scheme 反对一个计划。 He opposed his arms to the blow. 他用胳臂挡住了打击。 oppose violence with violence 用暴力对付暴力。 A swamp opposed the advance of the army. 沼地阻碍了军队的前进。 n. -r 反对者,反抗者,对立者。
It is essential to create an atmosphere in society at large favorable for respecting and promoting science , encouraging innovation and opposing superstition and pseudo - science 在全社会形成崇尚科学、鼓励创新、反对迷信和伪科学的良好氛围。