contrary
01
反対の
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
例
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。
The results of the study were contrary to the initial hypothesis, surprising the researchers.
研究の結果は当初の仮説に反するもので、研究者を驚かせた。
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
例
The propositions " All swans are black " and " All swans are white " are contrary statements in logic.
In the exercise, students were asked to identify which contrary pairs could not both be true.
03
stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority
例
The contrary child refused to follow instructions.
She has a contrary streak, always questioning authority.
04
situated or moving in the opposite direction
例
The ship sailed in a contrary direction to the current.
Winds blew in a contrary direction, slowing down the flight.
Contrary
01
反対
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
例
The contrary of optimism is pessimism.
楽観主義の反対は悲観主義です。
His opinion was in direct contrary to mine.
彼の意見は私の意見と直接反対だった。
02
the complete opposite of something
例
Cold is the contrary of hot.
Success is often the contrary of failure.
03
a logical relationship where two propositions are contraries if they cannot both be true, but can both be false
例
" All cats are black " and " All cats are white " are contraries in logic.
In a syllogism, contraries can not both be true simultaneously.
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