1 [U] comparison between two people or things that shows the differences between them 对比:
In contrast to previous years, we've had a very successful summer.与往年相比,我们今年夏季的收获很丰富。
2 [C,U] (a) contrast (to/with sb/sth); (a) contrast (between A and B) a clear difference between two things or people that is seen when they are compared 明显差别:
There is a tremendous contrast between the climate in the valley and the climate in the hills.山谷的气候与山上的气候回然不同。
3 [C] something that is clearly different from sth else when the two things are compared 截然不同的事物:
This house is quite a contrast to your old one!这幢房子与你旧有的不大相同!
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/kənˈtrɑ:st; US -ˈtræst ||; kənˈtræst/verb
1 [T] contrast (A and/with B) to compare people or things in order to show the differences between them 对比:
The film contrasts his poor childhood with his later life as a millionaire.这影片将他贫穷的童年和后来成为富翁的生活加以对比。
2 [I] contrast with sb/sth to be clearly different when compared 形成鲜明的对照:
This comment contrasts sharply with his previous remarks.他这话与先前的说法有天渊之别。