contrary to    [慣用片語]       與...相反

例:

Contrary to the doctor's order, he had gone back to work.

例:

Contrary to popular belief, filing taxes doesn't take massive amounts of manpower, just patience and basic mathmatical skill.

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1. contrary變化形 同義字

   KK[ˋkɑntrɛrɪ] DJ[ˋkɔntrəri]

2. a.形容詞

   • 1. 相反的，對立的[（+to）]

     His views are contrary to mine. 他的看法與我相反。

   • 2. （天氣）不利的；（風）逆向的

     The garden party was put off because of the contrary weather. 由於天氣不好，園遊會延期了。

   n.名詞

   • 1. 相反；相反的事物[the S]

     He produced no evidence to the contrary. 他沒有拿出相反的證據。You didn't bother me. On the contrary, I like your company. 你沒有打擾我，相反地，我喜歡有你作伴。

   • 2. 反面；對立面，對立的一方[C]

     Cruelty and kindness are contraries. 殘酷與仁慈是對立面。

   ad.副詞

   • 1. 相反地；反對地[（+to）]

     Contrary to expectation, he didn't win in the contest. 與預期相反，他在競賽中沒有獲獎。