contrary
01
相反的
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
例子
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
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
She has a contrary streak, always questioning authority.
04
situated or moving in the opposite direction
例子
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
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
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
In a syllogism, contraries can not both be true simultaneously.
词汇树
contrarily
contrariness
contrary
contrar
