单词 | diametrically |
释义 | diametricallydi‧a‧met‧ri‧cally /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkli/ adverb Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatoropposite opinions, statements etc► opposite Collocations · We're good friends, but we have opposite views when it comes to politics.· It is strange how two scientists studying the same problem can come to completely opposite conclusions.· Margaret has very strong opinions, but she always tries to understand the opposite point of view. ► opposing opposing opinions, beliefs, statements etc are the opposite of each other: · Bobbie and Jo have opposing views on marriage.· Brad was prepared to accept that opposing beliefs could be held equally strongly and passionately.· The Party seems to be unsure which of two opposing political philosophies to follow. ► diametrically opposed completely opposite to and completely disagreeing with each other: · He feels that his Christian beliefs and the principles of capitalism are diametrically opposed. ► on the contrary spoken formal use this to tell someone that the opposite of what they say is true: · "Do you think the divorce will upset her family?'' "On the contrary. It will probably come as a relief.''· "You probably aren't interested in my opinion." "On the contrary, any ideas you have to add would be very welcome." ► just the opposite/reverse also quite the opposite/reverse especially British, spoken use this to tell someone that the opposite of a situation or statement is true: · My friends say I spend too much time studying, but my parents say just the opposite.· We were not in love at the time - quite the opposite in fact. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► diametrically opposed Phrases The principles of capitalism and socialism are diametrically opposed (=completely opposite). COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► opposed· Broadly, these tensions result from two diametrically opposed approaches to social research - positivism and naturalism.· A more fundamental problem is that the agency is being asked by Congress to do two diametrically opposed things.· As to the latter, the Jenkins and Diamond Reports took diametrically opposed positions.· But this misses the real distinction between diametrically opposed beliefs based on entirely different conceptions of the satisfaction of human needs.· It also became clear that diametrically opposed opinions of and attitudes towards integration could quite easily be found within a local authority.· Often compromise is not possible: a choice has to be made between diametrically opposed policies. ► opposite· Its neighbouring census tract to the north exhibited diametrically opposite trends, suggesting that whilst one area improved another declined.· Furthermore, the lift generated will act in a diametrically opposite direction when the rotation of the cylinder is reversed.· Thus the same metaphor can lead to diametrically opposite understandings. VERB► oppose· A more recent image is diametrically opposed to this and emphasizes the affluence of later life.· To begin with, he was diametrically opposed to the economic ideas advocated by Adam Smith.· But it was not only different: the two were diametrically opposed.· It is clear that Guthrie and Linforth follow diametrically opposed methods and reach contradictory conclusions about the nature and existence of Orphism.· Paula Modersohn-Becker thought of the city and the country as diametrically opposed territories.· In essence, the founding giants of the computer industry were diametrically opposed in both platform and product.· Therefore, introspection and self-observation are diametrically opposed in action and effect, and should never be confused one with another.· Here then the first mate and the captain are diametrically opposed. PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► diametrically opposed/opposite diametrically opposed/opposite completely different and opposite: The two ideas are diametrically opposed.
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