contrasted

UK/kən'trɑ:stɪd/US/ˈkɔntræstid/

Definitions

adj.

Placed side by side to highlight differences.

形成对比的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

contra-together, with

stpull, drag, draw

-edstand, set, place

=contrasted

Past participle of contrast = contra- (against) + stare (to stand, 'st' root): set to stand against each other. Not from trahere despite the 'tra' spelling.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

1.contrasted with与……形成对比
2.sharply contrasted形成鲜明对比

Example Sentences

1.
Her calm manner contrasted sharply with his panic.

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