释义 |
ˌcontra-ˈseasonal, a. [contra- 2.] Unusual for the time of year; contrary to the seasonal norm. Hence ˌcontra-ˈseasonally adv.
1933Amer. Year Bk. 525 There was a contra-seasonal advancement in residential construction. 1937Ibid. 493 Production of electric power and bituminous coal dropped contra-seasonally toward the end of the year. 1959Times 5 Mar. 17/4 But it was about 8 per cent. lower than production in December, a contra-seasonal downturn. 1962Economist 15 Sept. 1028/2 Employment rose, also contra-seasonally, to an all-time high. |