"contraire" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 相反的
• 反对的

Definition

如果某事是相反的，它就是完全不同或与另一件事相反。也可以形容经常唱反调或特立独行的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Contrary” 既可作形容词，也可作名词（如 'on the contrary'）。常见于书面和正式语境。常见搭配：'contrary to popular belief'（与普遍看法相反），'contrary opinion'（相反意见）。不要和 'contrast'（对比）或 'contradict'（反驳）混淆。形容人时，带有固执唱反调的意味。

Examples

His opinion is contrary to mine.

他的观点和我的是**相反的**。

Contrary winds made sailing difficult.

**相反的**风让航行很困难。

She is often contrary just to get attention.

她经常故意**唱反调**来引起注意。

Contrary to popular belief, not all snakes are dangerous.

**与普遍看法相反**，并不是所有蛇都是危险的。

He likes to argue just for the sake of being contrary.

他喜欢争论，只是为了**唱反调**。

On the contrary, I find that idea really interesting.

**相反**，我觉得那个想法很有趣。