contrary
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British pronunciation
/ˈkɒnˌtrəri/

英語での「contrary」の定義と意味

contrary
01

反対の

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
example
Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone.
プロジェクトに対する彼らの相反する意見にもかかわらず、彼らは全員を満足させる妥協点を見つけることができた。
02

describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false

example
The propositions " All swans are black " and " All swans are white " are contrary statements in logic.
03

stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority

example
The contrary child refused to follow instructions.
04

situated or moving in the opposite direction

example
The ship sailed in a contrary direction to the current.
Contrary
01

反対

a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
example
The contrary of optimism is pessimism.
楽観主義の反対は悲観主義です。
02

the complete opposite of something

example
Cold is the contrary of hot.
03

a logical relationship where two propositions are contraries if they cannot both be true, but can both be false

example
" All cats are black " and " All cats are white " are contraries in logic.
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