
好词典

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