contrary
UK/'kɒntrәri/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Opposite in nature or direction; opposed; deliberately inclined to disagree or disobey.
相反的；对立的；执拗的
n.
The exact opposite of something.
相反；对立面
adv.
In opposition; in the opposite direction or manner.
相反地；反向地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcontragainst, opposite
+
aryrelating to, connected with
=contrary
Common Collocations
- 1.to the contrary相反
- 2.contrary to与……相反
- 3.on the contrary相反
Example Sentences
- 1.
Contrary to popular belief, coffee doesn't actually stunt your growth if consumed moderately.
- 2.
On the contrary, the evidence strongly supports the new theory about climate change.