| 单词 | contrasting |
| 释义 | contrasting (once / 2137 pages) adj When two things appear as opposites, they are contrasting. You might like the contrasting dark and light areas of a painting, with the clash of shades making it more interesting. A clue to the meaning of contrasting is the prefix contra-, which means "against": when something is contrasting, it's working against something else. The contrasting colors of the fabric create an unexpected sense of movement, even though they should be working against each other. Two people with contrasting opinions, such as a liberal and a conservative, usually won't get along very well. But once in a while, contrasting world views can spark an exciting exchange. WORD FAMILYcontrasting: contrastingly+/contrast: contrasted, contrasting, contrastive, contrasts, contrasty/contrastive: contrastively USAGE EXAMPLESHe treats the work as a study in shifting colors, emphasizing the contrasting textures of each strophe, from harplike passages to rich orchestral sonorities. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) It’s difficult to fuse such contrasting styles, both for Mr. Marsalis as composer and the Philharmonic musicians. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) Six years and contrasting personalities separated Diana Olivarez and her younger brother, Xavier. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) adj strikingly different; tending to contrast contrasting (or contrastive) colors Syn contrastive different unlike in nature or quality or form or degree |
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