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单词 contrary to popular belief
释义

contrary to popular belief

phrase
You use contrary to popular belief to introduce a statement that is the opposite to what is thought to be true by most ordinary people.
Contrary to popular belief, bread is not the best thing for birds.
See full dictionary entry for belief

Examples of 'contrary to popular belief' in a sentence
contrary to popular belief

Newcastle's fans, contrary to popular belief, do not ask for much.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
But, contrary to popular belief, the colour of your phlegm doesn't matter.
The Sun (2017)
Contrary to popular belief, our historic churches are not maintained by divine power alone.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Students are actually liable for income tax, contrary to popular belief.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Contrary to popular belief, it is not a job drenched in glamour.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Contrary to popular belief, the longest world championship reign is not at an end.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have a right to watch other events.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Contrary to popular belief, urban fox populations have remained static for decades.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
And contrary to popular belief, it's not just a lifestyle choice.
The Sun (2016)
Contrary to popular belief, statistics don't lie.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Chinese translation of 'contrary to popular belief'

contrary to popular belief

  1. 与(與)普遍观(觀)点(點)相反的是 (yǔ pǔbiàn guāndiǎn xiāngfǎn de shì)
See belief (sense 2)

Nearby words of
contrary to popular belief

  • contradict
  • contradiction
  • contrary
  • contrary to popular belief
  • contrary to popular opinion
  • contrast
  • contribute
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