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contrary

[ˈkɒntrəri]

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相反(80%),相反的(18%),反面(1%),截然不同的(1%)
n.相反;反面
adj.相反的;对立的
adv.相反地
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/kɒ̱ntrəri, AM -treri/
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[ADJ 形容词]相反的;相对的 Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
  [usu v-link ADJ to n]
  • This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons...

    之所以说此观点违背了批判性社会研究的宗旨,有几点理由。

  • Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information.

    几个在场的人,包括温博格,所掌握的信息截然不同。

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[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]与…相反 If you say that something is true contrary to other people's beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong.
  [emphasis]
  • Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite...

    与通常的看法相反,适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。

  • Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended.

    你也许以为那两个人生气了,但实际上正相反,两个人都没有生气。

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[PHRASE 短语]相反地 You use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true.
  [PHR with cl]
  • It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us.

    这种想法并不能让欧共体团结一致。相反地,我认为它会导致我们的分裂。

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[PHRASE 短语]恰恰相反;正相反 You can use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply.
  [emphasis]
  • 'People just don't do things like that.' — 'On the contrary, they do them all the time.'

    “人们根本不会做那样的事情。”——“恰恰相反,他们一直在那样做。”

Usage Note :

Do not confuse on the contrary with on the other hand. On the contrary is used to contradict someone, to say that they are wrong. On the other hand is used to state a different, often contrasting aspect of the situation you are considering. Prices of other foods and consumer goods fell. Wages on the other hand increased.

不要混淆 on the contrary 和 on the other hand。on the contrary 用来驳斥某人,认为其是错误的。而 on the other hand 用来陈述所考虑的情形中不同的、通常是相对立的一个方面,如,Prices of other foods and consumer goods fell. Wages on the other hand increased (其他食物和生活消费品的价格都下降了,而另一方面,薪水却提高了)。

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[PHRASE 短语]完全相反;完全不同;根本不是 You can use quite the contrary to emphasize a previous negative statement, or when you are making a strong negative reply.
  [PHR with cl]
  [emphasis]
  • I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary...

    我不是一个女权主义者,根本不是。

  • 'Are there any signs that he may quit soon?' — 'Quite the contrary.'

    “有没有迹象表明他可能很快就会辞职?”——“完全没有。”

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[PHRASE 短语]相反地 When a particular idea is being considered, evidence or statements to the contrary suggest that this idea is not true or that the opposite is true.
  [n PHR]
  • That does not automatically mean, however, that the money supply has been curbed, and there is considerable evidence to the contrary...

    然而,那并不一定意味着货币供应量受到了限制,有大量证据表明事实正好相反。

  • Despite repeated assurances to the contrary, Pakistan has not ended its nuclear programme.

    尽管巴基斯坦再三保证停止其核项目,但事实却并非如此。


Oxford
con·trary 1 AWL / ˈkɒntrəri ; NAmE ˈkɑːntreri /
adjective
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noun
see also
contrary
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contrary contraries
adjective 1 contraryto sth different from sth; against sth 与之相异的;相对立的;相反的 Contrary to popular belief,many cats dislike milk. 与普遍的看法相反,许多猫不喜欢牛奶。 The government has decided that the publication of the report would be ‘contrary to the public interest’. 政府认为发表这份报告将会“违背公众的利益”。 2 [only before noun ] completely different in nature or direction (在性质或方向上)截然不同的,完全相反的 SYN
opposite
contrary advice/opinions/arguments 完全相反的建议╱观点╱论点 The contrary view is that prison provides an excellent education—in crime. 截然不同的看法是监狱在犯罪方面提供极好的教育。
noun the contrary [singular ] the opposite fact, event or situation 相反的事实(或事情、情况) In the end the contrary was proved true: he was innocent and she was guilty. 最后证明事实正好相反:他是无辜的,而她则有罪。 IDIOMS on the ˈcontrary used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one 与此相反;恰恰相反 ‘It must have been terrible.’ ‘On the contrary, I enjoyed every minute.’ “那一定是很糟糕。”“恰恰相反,我非常喜欢。” ˌquite the ˈcontrary used to emphasize that the opposite of what has been said is true 恰恰相反;正相反 I don't find him funny at all. Quite the contrary. 正相反,我觉得他一点儿也不可笑。 to the ˈcontrary showing or proving the opposite 相反的;相反地 Show me some evidence to the contrary (= proving that sth is not true). 给我看看有什么相反的证据吧。 I will expect to see you on Sunday unless I hear anything to the contrary (= that you are not coming). 我星期天等你,除非你说不来了。 con·trary / ˈkɒntrəri ; NAmE ˈkɑːntreri /
con·trary 2 AWL / kənˈtreəri ; NAmE kənˈtreri / adjective ( formal, disapproving) (usually of children 通常指小孩 ) behaving badly; choosing to do or say the opposite of what is expected 乖戾的;好与人作对的;逆反的;犟的 She was such a contrary child—it was impossible to please her. 这孩子老跟人作对,没法让她高兴。 see also
contrary
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con·trar·ily AWL / ; NAmE / adverb con·trari·ness / kənˈtreərinəs ; NAmE kənˈtrerinəs / noun [uncountable ] contrary contraries
con·trary / kənˈtreəri ; NAmE kənˈtreri / con·trar·ily / ; NAmE / con·trari·ness / kənˈtreərinəs ; NAmE kənˈtrerinəs /
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contrary1 noun
contrary2 adjective
contrary3 adjective
contrarycon‧tra‧ry1 /ˈkɒntrəri $ ˈkɑːntreri/ ●●○ AWL noun
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1on the contrary/quite the contrary used to add to a negative statement, to disagree with a negative statement by someone else, or to answer no to a question:  It wasn’t a good thing; on the contrary it was a huge mistake. ‘I suppose your wife doesn’t understand you.’ ‘On the contrary, she understands me very well.’ ‘Are they happy?’ ‘No, no, quite the contrary.’2evidence/statements etc to the contrary something showing or saying the opposite:  Unless there is evidence to the contrary, we ought to believe them. He continued to drink despite advice to the contrary.3the contrary formal the opposite of what has been said or suggested
contrary1 noun
contrary2 adjective
contrary3 adjective
contrarycontrary2 AWL adjective
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1contrary ideas, opinions, or actions are completely different and opposed to each other SYN  opposing:  Two contrary views emerged. The men shouted contrary orders.contrary to The government’s actions are contrary to the public interest.2contrary to popular belief/opinion used to say that something is true even though people believe the opposite:  Contrary to popular belief, a desert can be very cold.3formal a contrary wind is not blowing in the direction you want to sail
contrary1 noun
contrary2 adjective
contrary3 adjective
contrarycon‧tra‧ry3 /kənˈtreəri $ ˈkɑːntreri, kənˈtreri/ adjective
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someone who is contrary deliberately does different things from other people:  Evans was his usual contrary self.contrariness noun [uncountable]

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