contrary是什么意思

contrary

英[?k?ntr?ri , k?n?tre?ri] 美[?kɑ?ntreri , k?n?treri]

adj. 相反的，截然不同的；
n. 相反的情况；

复数：contraries;

副词：contrarily;

名词：contrariness;

同义词

contrary的同义词之：
different conflicting opposed opposite

同义词解析

以下这些形容词均包含 "相反的，对立的" 的意思
opposite：指位置、方向、行动或想法等完全相反。
contrary：一般指与某种主张、看法或行为等正好相反，隐含否定一方并不意味着肯定另一方的意味。
adverse：通常指违害利益的、无生命的势力或条件等，侧重分歧。
reverse：指朝相反方向的或反面(背面)的。
converse：指在方向、行动或意见上相反的。

词组

contrary to
conflicting with or running counter to 与…相反，与…背道而驰；违反
on (或 quite) the contrary
used to intensify a denial of what has just been implied or stated by suggesting that the opposite is the case 正相反，恰恰相反
to the contrary
with the opposite meaning or implication 相反地
by contraries&I{【废语】}
In opposition to what is expected. 与预期相反的
on the contrary
In opposition to what has been stated or what is expected 相反的：与已说的话相反或与预期的相反的

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

ADJ

相反的;相对的

Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
例句
This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons... 之所以说此观点违背了批判性社会研究的宗旨，有几点理由。 Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information. 几个在场的人，包括温博格，所掌握的信息截然不同。
PREP-PHRASE

与…相反

If you say that something is true contrary to other people's beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong.
例句
Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite... 与通常的看法相反，适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。 Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended. 你也许以为那两个人生气了，但实际上正相反，两个人都没有生气。
PHRASE

相反地

You use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true.
例句
It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us. 这种想法并不能让欧共体团结一致。相反地，我认为它会导致我们的分裂。
PHRASE

恰恰相反;正相反

You can use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply.
例句
'People just don't do things like that.' — 'On the contrary, they do them all the time.' “人们根本不会做那样的事情。”——“恰恰相反，他们一直在那样做。”
PHRASE

完全相反;完全不同;根本不是

You can use quite the contrary to emphasize a previous negative statement, or when you are making a strong negative reply.
例句
I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary... 我不是一个女权主义者，根本不是。 'Are there any signs that he may quit soon?' — 'Quite the contrary.' “有没有迹象表明他可能很快就会辞职？”——“完全没有。”
PHRASE

相反地

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.
例句
That does not automatically mean, however, that the money supply has been curbed, and there is considerable evidence to the contrary... 然而，那并不一定意味着货币供应量受到了限制，有大量证据表明事实正好相反。 Despite repeated assurances to the contrary, Pakistan has not ended its nuclear programme. 尽管巴基斯坦再三保证停止其核项目，但事实却并非如此。

英汉词典释义

adj.
相反的, 相违的
My sister's taste in dresses is contrary to my own. 在服装方面, 我妹妹的爱好和我完全不同。
与之相异的；相对立的；相反的
(通常指小孩 )乖戾的；好与人作对的；逆反的；犟的
n.
相反, 反面, 对立面
They did not say the contrary. 他们没有说意思相反的话。 He is neither tall nor the contrary. 他不高也不矮。
反对命题

英英词典释义

Noun
1. a relation of direct opposition;
"we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
2. exact opposition;
"public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
3. two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Adjective
1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose;
"acts contrary to our code of ethics""the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false;
"`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
3. resistant to guidance or discipline;
"Mary Mary quite contrary""an obstinate child with a violent temper""a perverse mood""wayward behavior"
4. in an opposing direction;
"adverse currents""a contrary wind"

行业词典

法律：相违背的；