英语词汇“contradict”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

con·tra·dict

(kŏn′trə-dĭkt)

v. con·tra·dict·ed, con·tra·dict·ing, con·tra·dicts

v.tr.

1. To assert to be untrue, often by saying the opposite: "The study contradicts the notion that merely keeping busy keeps people healthy" (Richard A. Knox). See Synonyms at deny.

2. To assert the opposite of a statement or idea put forward by (someone).

3. To be contrary to; be inconsistent with: "[Her] almost giddy warmth in conversation appears to contradict her image as a confrontational, politically outspoken performer" (Elysa Gardner).

v.intr.

To make a contradictory statement.

[Latin contrādīcere, contrādict-, to speak against : contrā-, contra- + dīcere, to speak; see deik- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

con′tra·dicta·ble adj.

con′tra·dicter, con′tra·dictor n.

单词	contradict
释义	con·tra·dict (kŏn′trə-dĭkt) v. con·tra·dict·ed, con·tra·dict·ing, con·tra·dicts v.tr. 1. To assert to be untrue, often by saying the opposite: "The study contradicts the notion that merely keeping busy keeps people healthy" (Richard A. Knox). See Synonyms at deny. 2. To assert the opposite of a statement or idea put forward by (someone). 3. To be contrary to; be inconsistent with: "[Her] almost giddy warmth in conversation appears to contradict her image as a confrontational, politically outspoken performer" (Elysa Gardner). v.intr. To make a contradictory statement. [Latin contrādīcere, contrādict-, to speak against : contrā-, contra- + dīcere, to speak; see deik- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] con′tra·dicta·ble adj. con′tra·dicter, con′tra·dictor n.
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