contrary
英 /ˈkɒntrəri/ 美 /ˈkɑːntreri/
- adj. 相反的；相违背的opposite to something or inconsistent with it
- n. 相反的情况the opposite of what has been said or suggested
Contrary to the forecast, sunshine filled our garden.
与天气预报相反，阳光洒满了我们的花园。
Contrary to popular belief, expanding road networks does not always reduce traffic congestion in major cities.
与普遍看法相反，扩大道路网络并不总能缓解大城市的交通拥堵。
搭配
contrary to expectations 出乎预料contrary evidence 相反证据on the contrary 恰恰相反to the contrary 表明相反情况的
辨析提示
on the contrary用于纠正前述观点，意为恰恰相反。
词族
近义 opposite
相关词
- perfection 完美；尽善尽美
- ultimately 最终；最后
- correspond 相符；相对应
- concentration 专注；专心
- estimation 估算；估计
- assume 假定；想当然地认为
- insignificant 微不足道的；不重要的
- specific 特定的
插画、释义与录音：Word Atlas contributors（词光），CC BY 4.0，已修改。署名与许可