contrast
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ A and/with B compare (two people or things) so that differences are made clear 對比(以顯出兩人或事物的差異)
It is interesting to contrast the two writers. 將這兩位作家加以比較是很有意思的.
contrast his work and/with hers 把他的作品與她的作品加以比較.
2 [I, Ipr] ~ (with sb/sth) show a difference when compared (通過對比)顯出差異; 形成對照
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. 她的行動與她的諾言有天壤之別.
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply, ie She did not do as she had promised. 她的行動與她的諾言相去甚遠.
contrast n ~ (to/with sb/sth); ~ (between A and B)
1 [U] action of contrasting 對比; 相比
Careful contrast of the two plans shows up some key differences. 把這兩個計劃仔細地加以對比就可以看出一些關鍵性的差異.
His white hair was in sharp contrast to (ie was very noticeably different from) his dark skin. 他的白頭發與黑皮膚形成了鮮明的對比.
She had almost failed the exam, but her sister, by contrast, had done very well. 她考試差點不及格, 而她的妹妹相比之下考得很好.
In contrast with their system, ours seems very old-fashioned. 我們的制度與他們的相比, 顯得過於守舊了.
2 [C, U] difference clearly seen when unlike things are compared or put together; thing showing such a difference 明顯的差異; 對照
The white walls make a contrast with the black carpet. 白色的墻壁與黑色的地毯形成了鮮明的對照.
There is a remarkable contrast between the two brothers. 他們兄弟倆截然不同.
The work you did today is quite a contrast to (eg noticeably better/worse than) what you did last week. 你今天干的活兒跟你上周干的判然不同(如明顯地要好[不如]).
The contrast of light and shade is important in photography. 在攝影藝術中明暗的反差是很重要的.
*[k?n'tr?st]n. 差別, 對比, 對照物vt. 使對比vi. 成對照【計】 反差; 對比度【化】 反差; 反襯度; 對比度; 襯比度【醫】 對比相關詞組: by contrast in contrast in contrast with contrast with contrast sharply with