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单词 to the contrary
释义

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.
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to the contrary in American English

to the opposite effect; in reversal of what is stated
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Examples of 'to the contrary' in a sentence
to the contrary

Because we talked earlier about how if you pulled an opinion and you see more evidence to the contrary, your opinion becomes more ingrained.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
The evidence to the contrary is now overwhelming.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Look for evidence to the contrary.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Probably less so, because research has provided a compelling weight of evidence to the contrary.
Evans, Peter & Deehan, Geoff The Descent of Mind - the how and why of intelligence (1990)
In fact, evidence points to the contrary.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
That will involve unshakeable belief in himself and his abilities, despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary and a genuine contempt for anyone who lacks such a belief.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This means four out of ten people do trust them, despite some pretty convincing evidence to the contrary, one would think.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

Chinese translation of 'to the contrary'

to the contrary

  1. 相反的 (xiāngfǎn de)
See contrary1

Nearby words of
to the contrary

  • to the best of my knowledge
  • to the best of my recollection
  • to the bitter end
  • to the contrary
  • to the day
  • to the east
  • to the exclusion of sth
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