| 单词 | contrast |
| 释义 | contrast Word forms: contrasts, contrasting , contrasted pronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (kɒntrɑːst , -træst ). The verb is pronounced (kəntrɑːst , -træst ). 1. variable noun B2 A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is clear when you compare them. ...the contrast between town and country. [+ between] The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance. Silk was used with wool for contrast. Synonyms: difference, opposition, comparison, distinction 2. by contrast/in contrast/in contrast to sth phrase B2 You say by contrast or in contrast, or in contrast to something, to show that you are mentioning a very different situation from the one you have just mentioned. The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend. In contrast, the lives of girls in well-to-do families were often very sheltered. In contrast to similar services in France and Germany, Intercity rolling stock is very rarely idle. 3. in contrast phrase B2 If one thing is in contrast to another, it is very different from it. His public statements have always been in marked contrast to those of his son. That is in stark contrast to the situation during the 1970 oil crisis. 4. countable noun B2 If one thing is a contrast to another, it is very different from it. The boy's room is a complete contrast to the guest room. [+ to] ...a country of great contrasts. 5. verb If you contrast one thing with another, you point out or consider the differences between those things. She contrasted the situation then with the present crisis. [VERB noun + with] Contrast that approach with what goes on in most organizations. [VERB noun with noun] In this section we contrast four possible broad approaches. [VERB noun] Synonyms: differentiate, compare, oppose, distinguish 6. verb If one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it. Johnson's easy charm contrasted sharply with the prickliness of his boss. [VERB + with] Paint the wall in a contrasting colour. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: differ, be contrary, be distinct, be at variance 7. uncountable noun Contrast is the degree of difference between the darker and lighter parts of a photograph, television picture, or painting. ...a television with brighter colours, better contrast, and digital sound. Collocations: complete contrast A year on, it feels like a complete contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The north coast of the Gower is a complete contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The dining room is a complete contrast to the pub. The Sun (2015) The horizontal layers contrast beautifully with the diagonal link created between the silhouette of the dhow and the local fisherman walking back to shore. Times, Sunday Times The oh-so-glossy finish contrasts beautifully with a matte lip - and it will look amazing on your feet, too. The Sun All this contrasts beautifully with the simple, arpeggio-like accompaniments undulating under those often surprisingly ornate, yet so natural, singable melodies. Times, Sunday Times This humanity contrasts beautifully with the technology at work behind the scenes. Smithsonian Mag The kingfisher was perched among the bare willow twigs, the crisp fronds of aquamarine lichen contrasting beautifully with the pale sunlit sheen of its back. Times, Sunday Times I was searching the kitchen garden for something to contrast dramatically with the orange, and came across some leathery-looking purple kale. Times, Sunday Times Its computer-generated impression, showing the turbines barely visible on the horizon, contrasts dramatically with one put out by opponents of the project. Times, Sunday Times Yet this body of work contrasted dramatically with his abstraction from the early 1950s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The feeling that the early 20th century was an era of economic growth due to technological advances contrasted dramatically with the standard of living of lower social classes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, our styles of ministry contrast markedly. Christianity Today The quiet continued success of the free schools programme contrasts markedly with the government's approach to academy schools. Times, Sunday Times It contrasts markedly from the older parts of the province. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Young leaves are often a coppery-red, contrasting markedly with the usually green or glaucous-green foliage of the previous season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This contrasted markedly with the princely states, where the authorities often did intervene. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Light pink inner petals contrast nicely with the darker pink outer edges. Times, Sunday Times The rustic look of this basket, which has a lacquered finish, will contrast nicely with the neutral shades found in most bathrooms. Times, Sunday Times Light green and yellow centres contrast nicely. Times, Sunday Times On sunny days, the sea takes on a dazzling sapphire hue that contrasts nicely with the encircling emerald hills. Times, Sunday Times I suppose it contrasts nicely with the industrial buildings all around. Times, Sunday Times A dense-textured sourdough or ciabatta works best, giving a good contrast of textures. Times, Sunday Times Imagine the contrast of textures. Times, Sunday Times They will still have a firm texture, but provide a lovely contrast of textures with blood oranges. Times, Sunday Times This parameter can be estimated heuristically from the contrast of textures in an image. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The contrast ratio in available displays as of 2008 might be described as similar to that of newspaper, though newly developed displays are slightly better. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The screen has a maximum brightness of only 344 nits, but has a measured contrast ratio of 1,146:1. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The insulator layer serves the purpose of increasing the contrast ratio and separating the working electrode electrically from the counter electrode. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Typically, the sharpness, color space, and contrast ratio are higher than those of other projection technologies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, in any given moment of time, the eye can only sense a contrast ratio of one thousand. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those falls contrast sharply with rises elsewhere. Times, Sunday Times These are a shiny, dark violet and contrast sharply with the flowers. Times, Sunday Times Rather, these two elements contrast sharply with one another in an immaterial balance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the same volume, sweeping landscapes will contrast sharply with hard-edged action scenes and the art matches the changing mood of the story quite well. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its minimalist walls and simple, bold forms contrast sharply with the highly-ornamented, traditional architecture that surrounds it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such stories contrast starkly with the national housing crisis. Times,Sunday Times The prettified images on these postcards contrast starkly with the haunting pictures that fill the remainder of the volume. The Times Literary Supplement The acceptance that congestion will worsen contrasts starkly with the commitment made in 2000. Times, Sunday Times The sitter's sullen expression contrasts starkly with her cheerful pink cardigan, rendered in meticulously high definition. Times, Sunday Times Her trendy loft conversion, which she bought earlier this year, contrasts starkly with the neighbouring council estates and gloomy weather outside. Times, Sunday Times They contrast strongly with the leaves that have already fallen on to pavements below. Times, Sunday Times Characters were designed in a very cartoonish style, with simplified features and layout, that contrast strongly with the author's illustrations style, more realistic and classical. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This failure contrasts strongly with the wholesale volunteering which has distinguished the performers and devotees of other forms of sport. Times, Sunday Times Words like halo, deity, worship elevates the country to a height and then words such as chained, grovelling, lowly dust and wreath bring out the contrast strongly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The minutiae of the ironing board and chairs for dinner contrasted strongly with the riots and spending cuts that also prevailed in 1981. Times, Sunday Times Go for monochrome colours and then add bright shoes for a dramatic contrast. Times, Sunday Times The straw that broke that camel's toe, as always, though, was the dramatic contrast provided by the ad breaks. The Sun What was lacking from the evening was a clear sense of structure and dramatic contrast. Times, Sunday Times Then, in dramatic contrast, comes the big airy 20ft cube at the home's heart. Times, Sunday Times That represents a dramatic contrast with most university academics, who sometimes struggle to carry out research while teaching undergraduates. Times, Sunday Times What a pity, though, that the band didn't inject more dynamic contrast into its orchestral pieces. Times, Sunday Times Yet there was no end of dynamic contrast and tonal colour to savour. Times, Sunday Times Vibrant requests for dynamic contrast issued from the podium weren't taken up by the orchestra. Globe and Mail This dynamic contrast was referred to by the band as serious guitar music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Transitions between electric and acoustic sections provide dynamic contrast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, just like all the above, her antics served only to highlight the contrast between her silliness and the seriousness of her sibling. Times, Sunday Times Viewed in a more reflective mood, however, moments like this highlight the contrast between the two sides of royal life. Times, Sunday Times Their spontaneous reactions supposedly highlight the contrast between the precision of poetry and the messiness of life. Times, Sunday Times Here, we highlight the contrast between the mega-rich couple and their pitifully poor neighbours. The Sun The incident highlighted the contrast between the attitudes of some to civility. Times, Sunday Times The approach is in direct contrast to that of Australia, who have retained 14 of their World Cup-winning squad. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The deal is in direct contrast to the Government's call for local councils to sell off public assets. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The worldwide lack of interest in the sport is in direct contrast to rugby union. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This dazzling white villa stands in sharp contrast to the ancient olive trees and orange orchards beyond; all is utterly peaceful. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The fortunes of the two clubs could hardy be in sharper contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He thus stood in sharp contrast to other reformers of his era. Christianity Today (2000) What an interesting contrast the two stories make. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Another interesting contrast between the two is the stage of their careers. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It makes for an interesting contrast between individuals and companies. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There has been a marked contrast between the public and private reactions of ministers. Times, Sunday Times Those hands, by the way, are really quite elegant and beautiful, a marked contrast to that craggy face. Times, Sunday Times Some traditionalists frowned at her theatrical style, a marked contrast to the static, pared-down approach of the pioneers. Times, Sunday Times The fall in the prices of supermarket essentials was in marked contrast with this time last year, when they were rising at 4.3 per cent. Times, Sunday Times His mood was in marked contrast to his sombre demeanour when he first revealed that he was undergoing treatment. Times, Sunday Times The dynamism of somewhere such as London or Manchester offers a sharp contrast to the small towns and villages I know. Times,Sunday Times (2020) Yet the share price comparison of the two companies offers a stark contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2010) His next appointment could scarcely have offered a greater contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It's certainly the case that the mingling and chatting on board provide a contrast to the dullsville little towns that the boat visits. Times, Sunday Times Splashes of colour from throw cushions and bright works of art provide a contrast to the underlying soft greys and pistachio colours. Times, Sunday Times More ballads might have provided some contrast. Times, Sunday Times Beautiful fabrics, jewelled belts and glinting armour shimmer across its lines, providing a contrast to the unnerving iciness of the green knight and his ominous challenge. Times, Sunday Times The film also shows the appalling contrast between life at home and the fighting in the trenches. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The detailed picture shows an even starker contrast. The Sun (2008) But its rates also show a stark contrast between large and small pensions. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This, by a startling contrast, was like playing tennis in a kiln. Times, Sunday Times Indeed, the new design makes a startling contrast to the old embassy it replaces. Times, Sunday Times The star's soft-spoken introductions formed a startling contrast to her declamatory singing. Times, Sunday Times It was a startling contrast. Times, Sunday Times A vivid orange beard provides a startling contrast. Times, Sunday Times The chain's financial struggles are in striking contrast to its main competitor. Times, Sunday Times (2012) For some, the number of people wearing ties provided the most striking contrast with previous years. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There's a striking stylistic contrast between this introduction and the rest of the film. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Plant the terrazzo with ophiopogon for wonderful textural contrast. Times, Sunday Times Fir trees can provide an important textural contrast with their needles and cones. Times, Sunday Times In vegetable soups try to introduce the main vegetable in a variety of forms, to accentuate the key flavours and bring textural contrast. Times, Sunday Times Bobbing between the noodles are flashes of pink prawns giving each mouthful a sweetness and textural contrast to all the soft textures. Times, Sunday Times They are full of textural contrast, as befits their dramatic origin. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And the financial contrast is stark. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The contrast is particularly stark with women. Times, Sunday Times (2014) And nowhere is the contrast more stark than on taxation. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The innovation lies in the tonal contrast between the two storylines. The Times Literary Supplement Its deep, inky purple creates impact even from a distance by virtue of the tonal contrast. Times, Sunday Times This tonal contrast to the overall space can give depth to the design rather than the entire garden looking a little bleached out in the sharp summer sun. Times, Sunday Times This method allows the player to shift to higher position while creating a unique effect that emphasizes tonal contrast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The dramatic tonal contrasts between black and white are expertly judged. Times, Sunday Times In total contrast Colin seemed highly amused by my views. FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004) Rarely in the history of these championships can there have been a match of such total contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2007) For a total contrast, try glass with a slim steel frame, which would work well as a spiral or straight staircase. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Carve into thin, vermilion slices - a vivid contrast to the pale and punchy salad. Times, Sunday Times You have the people and the legions of the unjazzeda vivid contrast. Christianity Today Certainly, it was all a vivid contrast for anyone who tuned in the previous time a transfer window closed. Times, Sunday Times There was real joy, presenting a vivid contrast to the misery of recent seasons. Times, Sunday Times It's a great filler — use it to provide a vivid contrast to greens and dark plummy-leaved plants. Times, Sunday Times At its best, the music certainly made a welcome contrast to the fussy formalities of neo-bop. Times, Sunday Times Chatting over dinner at home then curling up on the sofa together provides a welcome contrast to the challenges of work. The Sun A quieter acoustic section, midway through, provided a welcome contrast. Times, Sunday Times Northern jumps trainers regularly feel persecuted by both the climate and the programme book but the coming days offer a welcome contrast. Times, Sunday Times They're a million miles from the grim hostel stereotype and a welcome contrast to the bland utilitarianism of the budget hotel chains. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 对照, 对比事物以指出不同点 Japanese: 相違, 対比する |
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