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contrasts

UK //ˈkɒn.trɑːsts//US //ˈkɑːn.træsts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'contrastare',由 'contra'(反对)和 'stare'(站立)组成,意为“对立站立”。

noun

❶ 指两个或多个事物之间的明显差异或对立,常用于比较不同事物的特点或性质。

“The contrasts between the two cities are striking.”

(这两座城市之间的差异非常明显。)

“The artist uses sharp contrasts of light and dark in his paintings.”

(这位艺术家在他的画作中运用了强烈的明暗对比。)

同义词:differences, disparities, distinctions

verb

❶ 将两个或多个事物进行比较,以突出它们之间的差异或对立。

“She contrasts her childhood with her children's experiences.”

(她将自己的童年与她孩子的经历进行对比。)

“The article contrasts the benefits of both approaches.”

(这篇文章对比了两种方法的好处。)

同义词:compare, juxtapose, differentiate

常见短语

in contrast to — 用于表示与某事物形成对比,强调两者之间的差异。

“In contrast to his brother, he prefers quiet evenings at home.”

(与他兄弟不同,他更喜欢在家安静地度过夜晚。)

by contrast — 用于引出与前文提到的事物形成对比的内容。

“The northern region is cold and dry; by contrast, the south is warm and humid.”

(北部地区寒冷干燥;相比之下,南部温暖潮湿。)