contradict
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ · /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5560 in the learning path
与……矛盾；相抵触
Definitions
v. To be inconsistent with another statement, fact, or piece of evidence.
与……矛盾；相抵触
v. To say that someone else's statement is wrong.
反驳；否认某人的话
Example
Your muddy shoes contradict your claim about staying indoors.
你说自己一直待在室内，但你鞋上的泥可不是这么回事。
Recent findings contradict the assumption that longer working hours necessarily lead to higher levels of productivity.
近期研究结果与“工作时间越长，生产效率必然越高”的假设相矛盾。
Collocations
- contradict a claim
- contradict the evidence
- contradict yourself
Word family
- contradiction (n.)
- contradictory (adj.)
Synonyms
- conflict with
- dispute
Antonyms
- confirm
- support
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接人或说法；无需加with。
FAQ
- What does contradict mean?
- To be inconsistent with another statement, fact, or piece of evidence. To say that someone else's statement is wrong.
- How is contradict pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/, US /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
