contrary
01
相反的
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
例子
Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone.
尽管他们对这个项目的意见相反，但他们还是找到了一个让所有人都满意的妥协方案。
The results of the study were contrary to the initial hypothesis, surprising the researchers.
研究结果与最初假设相反，令研究人员感到惊讶。
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
例子
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
例子
The contrary child refused to follow instructions.
She has a contrary streak, always questioning authority.
04
situated or moving in the opposite direction
例子
The ship sailed in a contrary direction to the current.
Winds blew in a contrary direction, slowing down the flight.
Contrary
01
相反
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
例子
The contrary of optimism is pessimism.
乐观主义的反面是悲观主义。
His opinion was in direct contrary to mine.
他的意见与我的直接相反。
02
the complete opposite of something
例子
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
例子
" 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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contrariness
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