| 词汇 | contrary |
| 释义 | contrary (adjective) contrary 3 ENTRIES FOUND: contrary (noun) contrary (adjective) quite (adverb) 1 contrary /ˈkɑːnˌtreri/ Brit /ˈkɑːntrəri/ noun 1 contrary /ˈkɑːnˌtreri/ Brit /ˈkɑːntrəri/ noun Learner's definition of CONTRARY on the contrary also quite the contrary — used to state that the opposite of what was said before is true恰恰相反；正相反 The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be very difficult.这次测验不会简单；恰恰相反，它会很难。 The lecture was not boring. Quite the contrary, it was very informative and interesting.这个讲座并不枯燥，恰恰相反，它的信息量非常大，而且很有趣。 the contrary : an opposite or different fact, event, or situation相反的事实（或事件、情况等） He was sure his sister had made a mistake, but the contrary was true: she was right and he was wrong.他肯定是他姐姐错了，但事实正好相反，他姐姐是对的，他错了。 to the contrary : stating or proving the opposite of something相反 He was no fool, despite talk to the contrary.尽管他讲话有点蠢钝，可他一点也不傻。 Unless there is evidence to the contrary, we have to believe them.除非有相反证据，否则我们只得相信他们。 2 contrary /ˈkɑːnˌtreri/ Brit /ˈkɑːntrəri/ adjective 2 contrary /ˈkɑːnˌtreri/ Brit /ˈkɑːntrəri/ adjective Learner's definition of CONTRARY 1 : exactly opposite to something else : entirely different from something else完全对立的；截然不同的 The sisters gave contrary answers: one said “yes” and one said “no.”姐妹俩给出了截然不同的答案，一个说“是”，另一个说“不是”。 We had contrary opinions/views on the issue.我们对这个问题有截然不同的看法。 2 : against or opposed to something反对的；相反的 Without contrary evidence, the jury will find her guilty.如果没有相反的证据，陪审团会认定她有罪。 — often + to Going over the speed limit is contrary to traffic laws. [=it is illegal; it is against the law]超速行驶违反交通法规。 3 : not favorable or helpful不合人意的；不利的 The boat sailed against a contrary wind.船逆风行驶。 Contrary weather impeded the rescue efforts.不利的天气阻碍了救援行动。 4 /kɑnˈtreri/ : unwilling to obey or behave well不听话的；叛逆的 a contrary child不听话的孩子 contrary to : in a way or manner that is against (something)违反；与…相反 Contrary to orders, he left the campsite.他违反命令，离开了营地。 Contrary to popular belief [=despite what many people believe], these animals are not really dangerous to humans.与普遍的看法相反，这些动物其实并不会危害人类。 — contrarily /kənˈtrerəli/ adverb The child acted contrarily.这孩子总是跟人作对。 — contrariness /kənˈtrerinəs/ noun [noncount] the child's contrariness这孩子的逆反表现 |
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