| 释义 |
Adjective: contrary 'kón`trehree or 'kóntruree- Very opposed in nature or character or purpose
"acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion" - Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
"'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms" - Resistant to guidance or discipline
"Mary Mary quite contrary"
- obstinate, perverse, wayward - In an opposing direction
"a contrary wind"
- adverse
Noun: contrary 'kón`trehree or 'kóntruree- A relation of direct opposition
- reverse, opposite - Exact opposition
"public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" - A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Derived forms: contraries See also: antonymous, contrarily, contrariness, different, disobedient, unfavorable [US], unfavourable [Brit, Cdn] Type of: logical relation, oppositeness, opposition Encyclopedia: Contrary |