1 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) completely different; opposite 完全不同的;相反的:
I thought it was possible, but she took the contrary view.我认为行得通,但她的看法相反。
2contrary to completely different from; opposite to; against 完全不同于;与…相反;反对;违反:
Contrary to popular belief (= to what many people think), not all boxers are stupid.跟许多人的看法相反,不是所有的拳击手都是很笨的。
contrary²
/ˈkɒntrəri; US -trerɪ ||; ˈkɑntrɛrɪ/nounon the contrary the opposite is true; certainly not 相反;反而:
‘You look as if you're not enjoying yourself.’ ‘On the contrary, I'm having a great time.’“你看来玩得不太开心。”“才不,我玩得很高兴。”to the contrary(formal 正式) saying the opposite 与之相反:
Unless I hear anything to the contrary, I shall assume that the arrangements haven't changed.除非接到更改的通知,否则我就认为安排不变。
contrary1/ˋkɑntrɛrI; ˈkɒntrəri/n formal 【正式】1 on/quite the contrary used to emphasize that the opposite of what someone has just said is actually true 恰恰相反〔用于强调〕: It wasn’t a good thing; on the contrary it was a mistake. 这不是好事﹐恰恰相反﹐这是个错误。2 to the contrary saying or showing the opposite of something 相反的[地]: Despite rumours to the contrary, their relationship is very good. 尽管有相反的传言﹐他们的关系很好。
contrary2adj 1 completely different from each other, or opposed to something 相反的﹐对立的: They expressed contrary opinions. 他们表达了完全相反的意见。+to The government's actions are contrary to the public interest. 政府的行为与民众的利益背道而驰。2 contrary to popular belief/opinion opposite to what people think 与普遍的看法/观点相反: Contrary to popular belief, a desert can be very cold. 与普遍的认识相反﹐沙漠可能会很冷。
contrary1adjectivecontrary to somethingvery different from something; opposite to something: He didn't stay in bed, contrary to the doctor's orders.contrarycontrary2noun (no plural)on the contrarythe opposite is true; certainly not: ‘You look ill.’ ‘On the contrary, I feel fine!’