
释义
adj. 相反的;相违背的
opposite to something or inconsistent with it
n. 相反的情况
the opposite of what has been said or suggested
例句
Contrary to the forecast, sunshine filled our garden.
与天气预报相反,阳光洒满了我们的花园。
Contrary to popular belief, expanding road networks does not always reduce traffic congestion in major cities.
与普遍看法相反,扩大道路网络并不总能缓解大城市的交通拥堵。
常用搭配
- contrary to expectations | 出乎预料
- contrary evidence | 相反证据
- on the contrary | 恰恰相反
- to the contrary | 表明相反情况的
近义
- opposite
用法提示
on the contrary用于纠正前述观点,意为恰恰相反。
常见问题
- contrary 是什么意思?
- adj. 相反的;相违背的;n. 相反的情况
- contrary 怎么发音?
- 英音 /ˈkɒntrəri/,美音 /ˈkɑːntreri/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。