contrast
翻譯
對比, 對照, 反差
例句
There is a sharp contrast between their lifestyles.
他們的生活方式之間有鮮明的對比。
In contrast to his brother, he is very quiet.
與他哥哥相比,他非常安靜。
文法模式
a contrast between ((sth.)) and ((sth.)) (某物)和(某物)之間的對比 The contrast between the two cities is striking.
in contrast to ((sth.)) 與(某物)相比 In contrast to her sister, she is very shy.
近義詞
同義詞:difference, distinction;反義詞:similarity, likeness
詞源
源自拉丁語“contra”(反對)+“stare”(站立)。意為“對立”。
記憶技巧
想像兩個事物“對立”站著,這樣它們的差異就凸顯出來了。