contrary
翻譯
相反的
例句
We hold contrary opinions on this matter.
我們對此事持有相反的意見。
Contrary to popular belief, he is quite shy.
與普遍的看法相反，他其實很害羞。
It wasn't a bad film; on the contrary, I enjoyed it.
這不是一部糟糕的電影；恰恰相反，我很喜歡它。
文法模式
contrary to sth. 與...相反 Contrary to popular belief, he is quite shy.
on the contrary 相反地 It wasn't a bad film; on the contrary, I enjoyed it.
近義詞
同義詞: opposite, opposing; 反義詞: similar, alike
詞源
源自拉丁語 'contrarius'，來自 'contra' (反對)。
記憶技巧
'Contra' 意味著「反對」。想像兩個東西朝著相反的方向走。常用於片語 'contrary to...' 和 'on the contrary'。