Wordiyocontravene
🇬🇧 UK/,kɔntrə'vi:n/🇺🇸 US/,kɔntrә'vi:n/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To act against or fail to comply with a law, rule, or obligation; to contradict or deny.
违反；触犯；抵触；与…相冲突
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.contravene the law违反法律
- 2.contravene agreement违反协议
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new law may contravene international trade agreements that the country previously signed.