| 单词 | contrary |
| 释义 | contrary contrary /kənˈtreə.ri/ aep /-ˈtrer.i/ adjective (NOT REASONABLE) ► F0 describes a person who wants to disagree with and annoy other people: » He doesn't really mean it - he's just being contrary.Thesaurus+: ↑AnnoyingThesaurus+: ↑Bad-tempered contrary adjective (OPPOSITE) C1 /ˈkɒn.trə.ri/ aep /ˈkɑːn.tre-/ opposite: » a contrary point of view» Contrary to all our expectations, he's found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againstcontrary to popular opinion /ˈkɒn.trə.ri/ aep /ˈkɑːn.tre-/F0 in a different way from what most people believe: » Contrary to popular opinion, I don't dye my hair!Thesaurus+: ↑Different and difference contrary /ˈkɒn.trə.ri/ aep /ˈkɑːn.tre-/ noun [S] the contraryF0 the opposite: » I was worried that it might be too difficult for me but I found the contrary.Thesaurus+: ↑Oppositeson the contraryB2 used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated: » "Didn't you find the film exciting?" "On the contrary, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!"Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and notto the contraryC1 saying or showing the opposite: » For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance, but we now have proof/evidence to the contrary.Thesaurus+: ↑OppositesCommon mistake: on the contrary or by/in contrast?! Use on the contrary to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated:» "You must be pleased with your exam results." "On the contrary, I thought they would be much better."! If you are comparing two things and you want to say that the second thing is very different to the first, don't say 'on the contrary', say by/in contrast:✗ Rory is always on time for work. On the contrary, Vicki is always late.» Rory is always on time for work. By contrast, Vicki is always late. |
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