"contraire" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi

KON-ter-ee, kun-TER-ee

UK

ˈkɒn.trɛə

KON-treh-uh

释义

If something is contrary, it is completely different or the opposite of something else. It can also describe a person who often disagrees or does the opposite of what is expected.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi

英式英语

ˈkɒn.trɛə

简化发音

美式

KON-ter-ee, kun-TER-ee

英式

KON-treh-uh

语境中听

His opinion is contrary to mine.

Contrary winds made sailing difficult.

She is often contrary just to get attention.

Contrary to popular belief, not all snakes are dangerous.