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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionarycon·trast I \kən-ˈtrast, ˈkän-ˌ\ verb ETYMOLOGY French contraster, from Middle French, to oppose, resist, alteration of contrester, from Vulgar Latin *contrastare, from Latin contra- + stare to stand — more at stand DATE 1646transitive verb: to set off in contrast : compare or appraise in respect to differences contrast European and American manners— often used with to or with contrasting her with other women — Victoria Sackville-Westintransitive verb: to form a contrastSynonyms: see compare• con·trast·able \-ˈtras-tə-bəl, -ˌtras-\ adjective• con·trast·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb II \ˈkän-ˌtrast\ noun DATE 17111. a. juxtaposition of dissimilar elements (as color, tone, or emotion) in a work of art b. degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a picture2. a. the difference or degree of difference between things having similar or comparable natures the contrast between the two forms of government b. comparison of similar objects to set off their dissimilar qualities : the state of being so compared the enforced simplicity in this diary…is in contrast to the intensity of his former life — Times Literary Supplement3. a person or thing that exhibits differences when compared with anotherEnglish Etymologycontrast contrast (v.) late 17c., from Fr. contraster, from It. contrastare "stand out against," from V.L. *contrastare "to withstand," from L. contra"against" (see contra) + stare "to stand," from PIE base *sta- "to stand" (see stet). M.E. had contrest "to fight against, to withstand," which became extinct. Modern word re-introduced as an art term. Related: Contrasted (1764).Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7☞ contrastcon·trast noun/ 5kCntrB:st; NAmE 5kB:ntrAst / 1. [C, U] ~ (between A and B) | ~ (to / with sb / sth) a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them 明显的差异；对比；对照: There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. 东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。 The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. 这家公司本季度亏损了 700 万元,与去年同期 620 万元的盈利形成了对照。 When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. 看一看他们的新系统,就显得我们的系统陈旧过时了。 The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. 我们到达时的局势与新闻报道的截然不同。 to show a sharp / stark / striking contrast with sth 与某事物形成鲜明/明显/显着的对比 The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. 她孩提时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。 A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. 毛料上衣配真丝长裤,质地上的差异非常有趣。 Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. 把两个计划仔细地加以对比就可看出一些重要的差异。 2. [C] ~ (to sb / sth) a person or thing that is clearly different from sb / sth else 明显不同的人(或事物): The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better / worse than) what you did last week. 你今天的成果与上周截然不同。 3. [U] differences in colour or in light and dark, used in photographs and paintings to create a special effect (摄影或绘画中的)颜色反差,明暗对比: The artist's use of contrast is masterly. 这位艺术家嫺熟地运用了明暗对比。 4. [U] the amount of difference between light and dark in a picture on a television screen (电视屏幕的)图像明暗对比度,反差: Use this button to adjust the contrast. 用此按钮调节图像明暗的对比度。 verb/ kEn5trB:st; NAmE -5trAst / 1. [VN] ~ (A and / with B) to compare two things in order to show the differences between them 对比；对照: It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. 把英国的法制与美国的加以对比很有意思。 The poem contrasts youth and age. 这首诗对比了青春与老年。 2. [V] ~ (with sth) to show a clear difference when close together or when compared (靠近或作比较时)显出明显的差异,形成对比: Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. 她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。 Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. 她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of EnglishOxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishcontrast noun ADJ. clear, marked, sharp, stark, startling, striking, strong There is a stark contrast between the lives of the rich and those of the poor. | complete, direct VERB + CONTRAST make, offer, provide The fresh fruit provides a contrast to the rich chocolate pudding. PREP. by ~ When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. | in ~ (to/with) The company lost $13 million this year, in contrast with a profit of $15 million last year. | ~ between, ~ in The contrast in appearance between the sisters was striking. | ~ to This busy social life was a complete contrast to his old quiet life. PHRASES stand in … contrast to sb/sth Their attitudes towards love and marriage stand in stark contrast to those of their parents. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionn. Function: verb Synonyms: COMPARE 2, bracket, collateWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridgedcon·trastI. \ˈkän.ˌtrast, -raa(ə)st, -raist also -rȧst\ noun(-s)Etymology: French contraste, from contraster1. [Middle French contrast, alteration (influenced by Old Italian contrasto, from contrastare) of contrest, from contrester] obsolete :strife, opposition2. a. : diversity of adjacent elements in a work of art — opposed to gradation, transition b. : juxtaposition of dissimilar elements in a work of art (as complementary colors or lines of different weight)3. a. : divergence between objects belonging to or having qualities belonging to the same category or associated in an actual or assumed relationship < the contrast between the British and American forms of democracy > < blue eyes form a striking contrast to dark hair > < many authors develop their characters by contrast > b. : comparison of like objects by means of which dissimilar qualities are made prominent < a child of average ability may appear dull by contrast with a brilliant brother >4. : a person or thing exhibiting difference upon comparison with another < as a contrast to the Queen, Ophelia brings a note of tenderness into the violent tragedy of Hamlet >5. a. : the quality of a photograph determined by the magnitude of the brightness differences between adjacent parts b. : the ratio of the maximum and minimum illuminances in a scene < a scene-lighting contrast of three to one >6. : a relationship accentuating the differences rather than the similarities between simultaneously or sequentially presented stimuli < a color contrast >Synonyms: see comparisonII. \kən.ˈt-, ˈkän.ˌt- also ˈkän.ˈt-\ verb(-ed/-ing/-s)Etymology: French contraster, from Middle French, to battle, resist, alteration (influenced by Old Italian contrastare) of contrester, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin contrastare, from contra- + stare to stand — more at standintransitive verb: to form a contrast : exhibit somewhat marked or noticeable difference or opposition < his fine words contrasted with his unscrupulous behavior >transitive verb1. : to put in contrast : set off by contrast or form a contrast to2. : to compare in respect of differences : exhibit especially antithetically the differences and relative worth of < compare and contrast the two eras >Synonyms: see compare

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