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单词 contrariwise
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Definition of contrariwise in English:

contrariwise

adverb ˈkɒntrərɪˌwʌɪzkənˈtrɛːrɪwʌɪzkənˈtrɛriˌwaɪz
  • 1In the opposite way or order.

    it worked contrariwise—first you dialled the number then you put the money in
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He dare not turn the wheel contrariwise.
    Synonyms
    conversely, inversely, the other way round, contrariwise, oppositely, in reverse, reciprocally
    1. 1.1 In contrast to something that has just been stated or mentioned.
      contrariwise, a registered person may vote, even if not entitled to be registered
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Madeline, contrariwise, insisted on joining me in the search for food.
      • The very best instructor for students may have no conception of the higher lines of work in his branch, and contrariwise, how many brilliant investigators have been wretched teachers?
      • Paradoxically, he then offers a contrariwise view of what differentiates American and Continental strategy on achieving a worthy and just international order.
      Synonyms
      against, in opposition to, contrary to, at variance with, in defiance of, in contravention of, contrarily, contrariwise, conversely
 
 

Definition of contrariwise in US English:

contrariwise

adverbkənˈtrɛriˌwaɪzkənˈtrerēˌwīz
  • 1In the opposite way or order.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He dare not turn the wheel contrariwise.
    Synonyms
    conversely, inversely, the other way round, contrariwise, oppositely, in reverse, reciprocally
    1. 1.1 In contrast to something that has just been stated or mentioned.
      contrariwise, a registered person may vote, even if not entitled to be registered
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The very best instructor for students may have no conception of the higher lines of work in his branch, and contrariwise, how many brilliant investigators have been wretched teachers?
      • Madeline, contrariwise, insisted on joining me in the search for food.
      • Paradoxically, he then offers a contrariwise view of what differentiates American and Continental strategy on achieving a worthy and just international order.
      Synonyms
      against, in opposition to, contrary to, at variance with, in defiance of, in contravention of, contrarily, contrariwise, conversely
 
 
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