contrast
翻译
对比, 反差, 对照
例句
There is a sharp contrast between the two cities.
这两个城市之间有鲜明的对比。
The contrast on this screen is too high.
这个屏幕的对比度太高了。
In contrast to her sister, she is very shy.
与她姐姐相比,她非常害羞。
语法模式
((某物))和((某物))之间的对比 a contrast between (sth.) and (sth.) There is a clear contrast between the two approaches.
与((某物))相反 in contrast to (sth.) In contrast to the book, the film was a success.
近义词
同义词: difference, distinction; 反义词: similarity, likeness
词源
源自拉丁语“contra”(反对)+“stare”(站立)。字面意思是“对立”。
记忆技巧
记住前缀“contra-”表示“相反”,就像“contradict”(矛盾)一样。想象两个事物相互对立。