contradict
翻译
反驳, 与...矛盾, 否认
例句
His actions completely contradict his words.
他的行为与他的言辞完全矛盾。
Please don't contradict me in front of everyone.
请不要当着大家的面反驳我。
语法模式
((sth.)) 与...矛盾。 His actions completely contradict his words.
((sb.)) 反驳(某人)。 Please don't contradict me in front of everyone.
近义词
Synonyms: deny, oppose, challenge; Antonyms: agree, confirm, support
词源
源自拉丁语“contra-”(反对)+ “dicere”(说)。字面意思是“反着说”。
记忆技巧
拆开记:“contra-”意为“反对”,“dict”与说话有关(如dictionary)。所以是“反着说”或“反驳”。