contrary

1. ADJ Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other. (觀點、態度、反應) 相對立的

This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons. 許多原因証明這種觀點與批判性社會研究的目的截然相反。

2. PHRASE If you say that something is true contrary to other people's beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong. 與…相反[強調]

Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite. 與大部分人的想法相反，適度的運動實際上會降低食欲。

3. PHRASE You use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true. 恰恰相反

It is not an idea around which the community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us. 這不是一個可以讓我們的組織團結起來的主意。恰恰相反，我看它會分裂我們。

4. PHRASE You can use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply. 相反 (用於否定對方意見)[強調]

"People just don't do things like that."—"On the contrary, they do them all the time."

“人們根本就不像那樣做事。” —“然而，他們卻一直在那麽做。”

5. PHRASE When a particular idea is being considered, evidence or statements to the contrary suggest that this idea is not true or that the opposite is true. 相反 (用於否定前麪的陳述)

He continued to maintain that he did nothing wrong, despite clear evidence to the contrary. 他仍堅持認爲自己沒有做錯，盡琯有確鑿的証據証明他做錯了。