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。