contrast

英 ['k?ntrɑ?st] 美['kɑntr?st]

vi. 對比；形成對照
vt. 使對比；使與…對照
n. 對比；差別；對照物

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詞態(tài)變化

復(fù)數(shù):?contrasts;第三人稱單數(shù):?contrasts;過去式:?contrasted;過去分詞:?contrasted;現(xiàn)在分詞:?contrasting;

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1. contra‐在街道的對面形成.
2. 在街道的兩邊形成對照。
3. 相反的街道形成對照。

中文詞源

contrast 比較

contra-, 相對，相反。-st, 站，詞源同stand. 即相對而站進行比較。

英英釋意

1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared;: "in contrast to", "by contrast"

2. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences

3. a conceptual separation or demarcation;: "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"

4. the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors

5. the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)

英文詞源

contrast: contrast: see statue
contrast (v.): 1690s, from French contraster (Old French contrester), modified by or from Italian contrastare "stand out against, strive, contend," from Vulgar Latin *contrastare "to withstand," from Latin contra "against" (see contra) + stare "to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).

Middle English had contrest "to fight against, to withstand," which became extinct. Modern word re-introduced as an art term. Related: Contrasted; contrasting; contrastive.
contrast (n.): 1711, from contrast (v.).

同義詞辨析

compare, compare to, compare with, contrast

這些動詞(短語)均含"比較"之意。

compare：側(cè)重比較兩個或更多東西的異同優(yōu)劣，強調(diào)相同或類似之處。

compare to：指兩物有類似或相似之處，從而"把(一物)比作(另一物)。"

compare with：指"把……用……作比較"以便找出差異或好壞。

contrast：指比較兩個或更多東西之間的差異，側(cè)重不同點。

考試真題

In contrast, the recent surge in world grain prices is trend-driven, making it unlikely to reverse without a reversal in the trends themselves.

By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, amid claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier fare.

In contrast, California, home of Silicon Valley, recently proposed far more restrictive rules that would require human drivers be ready to take the wheel, and ban commercial use of self-driving technology.

In contrast, they might only respond to a girl's comments with a nod.

In contrast, the criminal justice system accounted for nearly one out of every five visual backgrounds.

Third, give learners the chance to compare and contrast good and bad solutions to the problems.

Contrast this middle path with America and Europe, which have each gone ideologically over-board in their own ways.

In contrast to each of these ideas, Covey advocates that leaders need to understand universal principles of effectiveness, and he highlights how vital it is for leaders to first personally manage themselves if they are to enjoy any hope of outstanding success in their work environments.

In contrast, adults behaved in similar ways regardless of whether they were on their own or observed by others.

It stands in sharp contrast to Sanchez, this other gadget, a gas powered flame we killer, invented in 1997.

It turns out that the less skilled pianist spends more time looking at her fingers than does the expert who, in contrast, is more likely to be looking at the sheet music, or looking ahead at keys he's not yet playing.

Mathematicians, by contrast, tend historically towards solitude.

By contrast, there are some people who actually enjoy work.

In contrast to deliberate play, deliberate practice is aimed at improving perfomance.

In contrast, humans do not seem to be as gifted as other animals at detecting such chemicals.

In contrast, when individuals are involved in deliberate practice, they exhibit behavior focused on improving performance by the most effective means available.

In contrast to France’s actions, Denmark’s fashion industry agreed last month on rules and sanctions regarding the age, health, and other characteristics of models.

By contrast, the Victorian author Samual Smiles wrote Self-Help as a catalogue of the worthy lives of engineers, industrialists and explores.

Cargo aircraft, in contrast,might be easier to reschedule,as might routine military flight.

Immersive reading, by contrast, depends on being willing to risk inefficiency, goallessness, even time-wasting.

In contrast to France's actions, Denmark's fashion industry agreed last month on rules and sanctions regarding the age, health, and other characteristics of models.

In contrast, only five of the 30 children paired with the "unreliable" tester participated in a follow-up activity.

In contrast, suppose you give a reasonable argument: that full-time workers should not have to live in poverty.

The Olympic bidders, by contrast, wanted to get more people doing sports and to produce more elite athletes.

實用場景例句

The poem contrasts youth and age.: 這首詩對比了青春與老年。

Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises.: 她的行動與她的諾言相差甚遠(yuǎn)。

Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply.: 她的行動與她的諾言相差甚遠(yuǎn)。

A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture.: 毛料上衣配真絲長褲，質(zhì)地上的差異非常有趣。

Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences.: 把兩個計劃仔細(xì)地加以對比就可看出一些重要的差異。

The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better/worse than) what you did last week.: 你今天的成果與上周截然不同。

The artist's use of contrast is masterly.: 這位藝術(shù)家嫻熟地運用了明暗對比。

Use this button to adjust the contrast.: 用此按鈕調(diào)節(jié)圖像明暗的對比度。

It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one.: 把英國的法制與美國的加以對比很有意思。

to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth: 與某事物形成鮮明 / 明顯 / 顯著的對比

The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood.: 她孩提時的貧困處境與她在好萊塢的生活有著天壤之別。

There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West.: 東西方文化之間存在著明顯的差異。

The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.: 這家公司本季度虧損了700萬元，與去年同期620萬元的贏利形成了對照。

When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast .: 看一看他們的新系統(tǒng)，就顯得我們的系統(tǒng)陳舊過時了。

The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports.: 我們到達(dá)時的局勢與新聞報道的截然不同。

...a television with brighter colours, better contrast, and digital sound.: 顏色更為鮮艷、圖像對比度更高、具備數(shù)字音響效果的電視

Paint the wall in a contrasting colour.: 把這面墻刷成對比鮮明的顏色。

Johnson's easy charm contrasted sharply with the prickliness of his boss...: 約翰遜的親和力和他老板易怒的性格形成了鮮明的對比。

Contrast that approach with what goes on in most organizations...: 將那個方法和大多數(shù)機構(gòu)現(xiàn)行的做法進行對比。

She contrasted the situation then with the present crisis...: 她將當(dāng)時的情況和目前的危機進行對比。

...a country of great contrasts.: 一個截然不同的國家

...the contrast between town and country...: 城鄉(xiāng)差別

The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance...: 這兩位訪客的外表截然不同。

The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend...: 相比之下，私營部門就有很多錢可供開銷。

In contrast, the lives of girls in well-to-do families were often very sheltered...: 相反，生活在富裕家庭的女孩子通常都備受呵護。

His public statements have always been in marked contrast to those of his son...: 他和他兒子在公開場合的言論總是截然不同。

That is in stark contrast to the situation during the 1970 oil crisis.: 那和1970年石油危機時的情形完全不同。

The boy's room is a complete contrast to the guest room.: 這個男孩的房間和客房截然不同。

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