| 单词 | contrary |
| 释义 | contrary (kɒntrəri , US -treri ) 1. adjective Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other. This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons. [+ to] Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information. 2. contrary to phrase If you say that something is true contrary to other people's beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong. [emphasis] Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite. Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended. Synonyms: at odds with, counter to, in opposition to 3. on the contrary phrase B2 You use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true. It is not an idea around which the community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us. 4. on the contrary phrase B2 You can use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply. [emphasis] 'People just don't do things like that.'—'On the contrary, they do them all the time.' Synonyms: quite the opposite or reverse, on the other hand, in contrast, conversely 5. quite the contrary phrase You can use quite the contrary to emphasize a previous negative statement, or when you are making a strong negative reply. [emphasis] I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary. 'Are there any signs that he may quit soon?'—'Quite the contrary.' 6. to the contrary phrase When a particular idea is being considered, evidence or statements to the contrary suggest that this idea is not true or that the opposite is true. He stuck to his assumption despite growing evidence to the contrary. Despite repeated assurances to the contrary, they have not ended their nuclear programme. Collocations: contrary effect He has a contrary effect on everything! The Sun More regulation may have the contrary effect of exacerbating the present atmosphere of fear and resentment. Times, Sunday Times This overruled earlier decisions to the contrary effect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The advantage of the intersection density for pedestrians, however, can have a contrary effect for cars due to its potential for reducing speeds. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It operates by a contrary effect that of taking rights away. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are no biblical passages that suggest the contrary. Christianity Today And other aspects of the legislative context and history suggest the contrary. Times, Sunday Times In fact, most studies suggest the contrary. Houston Chronicle The overwhelming evidence accumulating in the discipline of neurobiology that they are a fully integrated system suggests the contrary. Times, Sunday Times We do find that which strongly suggests the contrary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 反面, 相对立的观点、态度、反应 Japanese: 正反対, 反対の |
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