contrary

adj.

1. 与之相异的；相对立的；相反的
   different from sth; against sth
   1. Contrary to popular belief , many cats dislike milk.
      与普通的看法相反，许多猫不喜欢牛奶。
   2. The government has decided that the publication of the report would be ‘contrary to the public interest’.
      政府认为发表这份报告将会“违背公众的利益”。
2. （在性质或方向上）截然不同的，完全相反的
   completely different in nature or direction
   1. contrary advice/opinions/arguments
      完全相反的建议 / 观点 / 论点
   2. The contrary view is that prison provides an excellent education─in crime.
      截然不同的看法是，监狱在犯罪方面提供极好的教育。

noun

1. 相反的事实（或事情、情况）
   the opposite fact, event or situation
   1. In the end the contrary was proved true: he was innocent and she was guilty.
      最后证明事实正好相反：他是无辜的，而她则有罪。

1. ADJ 相反的;相对的
   Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
   1. This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons...
      之所以说此观点违背了批判性社会研究的宗旨，有几点理由。
   2. Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information.
      几个在场的人，包括温博格，所掌握的信息截然不同。
2. PREP-PHRASE 与…相反
   If you say that something is true contrary to other people's beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong.
   1. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite...
      与通常的看法相反，适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。
   2. Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended.
      你也许以为那两个人生气了，但实际上正相反，两个人都没有生气。
3. PHRASE 相反地
   You use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true.
   1. It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us.
      这种想法并不能让欧共体团结一致。相反地，我认为它会导致我们的分裂。
4. PHRASE 恰恰相反;正相反
   You can use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply.
   1. 'People just don't do things like that.' — 'On the contrary, they do them all the time.'
      “人们根本不会做那样的事情。”——“恰恰相反，他们一直在那样做。”

Do not confuse on the contrary with on the other hand. On the contrary is used to contradict someone, to say that they are wrong. On the other hand is used to state a different, often contrasting aspect of the situation you are considering. Prices of other foods and consumer goods fell. Wages on the other hand increased.
不要混淆 on the contrary 和 on the other hand。on the contrary 用来驳斥某人，认为其是错误的。而 on the other hand 用来陈述所考虑的情形中不同的、通常是相对立的一个方面，如，Prices of other foods and consumer goods fell. Wages on the other hand increased (其他食物和生活消费品的价格都下降了，而另一方面，薪水却提高了)。

5. PHRASE 完全相反;完全不同;根本不是
   You can use quite the contrary to emphasize a previous negative statement, or when you are making a strong negative reply.
   1. I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary...
      我不是一个女权主义者，根本不是。
   2. 'Are there any signs that he may quit soon?' — 'Quite the contrary.'
      “有没有迹象表明他可能很快就会辞职？”——“完全没有。”
6. PHRASE 相反地
   When a particular idea is being considered, evidence or statements to the contrary suggest that this idea is not true or that the opposite is true.
   1. That does not automatically mean, however, that the money supply has been curbed, and there is considerable evidence to the contrary...
      然而，那并不一定意味着货币供应量受到了限制，有大量证据表明事实正好相反。
   2. Despite repeated assurances to the contrary, Pakistan has not ended its nuclear programme.
      尽管巴基斯坦再三保证停止其核项目，但事实却并非如此。

1. Contrary to the more alarmist reports, he is not going to die.
   那些更加危言耸听的报道说他生命垂危，但事实并非如此。
2. Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence that what you look like makes much difference to your life.
   和人们一般的看法相反，没有证据表明面相对人生有多大影响。
3. This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons
   之所以说此观点违背了批判性社会研究的宗旨，有几点理由。
4. Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information.
   几个在场的人，包括温博格，所掌握的信息截然不同。
5. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite
   与通常的看法相反，适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。
6. Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended.
   你也许以为那两个人生气了，但实际上正相反，两个人都没有生气。
7. It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us.
   这种想法并不能让欧共体团结一致。相反地，我认为它会导致我们的分裂。
8. 'People just don't do things like that.' — 'On the contrary, they do them all the time.'
   “人们根本不会做那样的事情。”——“恰恰相反，他们一直在那样做。”
9. I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary
   我不是一个女权主义者，根本不是。
10. 'Are there any signs that he may quit soon?' — 'Quite the contrary.'
    “有没有迹象表明他可能很快就会辞职？”——“完全没有。”
11. That does not automatically mean, however, that the money supply has been curbed, and there is considerable evidence to the contrary
    然而，那并不一定意味着货币供应量受到了限制，有大量证据表明事实正好相反。
12. Despite repeated assurances to the contrary, Pakistan has not ended its nuclear programme.
    尽管巴基斯坦再三保证停止其核项目，但事实却并非如此。
13. Contrary to general expectation, he announced that all four had given their approval.
    与大众的期盼相反的是，他宣布那4个人都同意了。
14. Contrary to the popular myth, women are not reckless spendthrifts.
    和人们的普遍观念恰恰相反，女性并不是胡乱挥霍者。
15. Contrary to popular belief, the oil companies can't control the price of crude
    与人们普遍的看法相反，石油公司并不能控制原油价格。
16. It's no trouble at all; on the contrary, it will be a great pleasure to help you
    根本不费事，恰恰相反，非常荣幸能帮到你。
17. The result is just the contrary.
    适得其反。
18. Guangzhou is south of Nanjing, but contrary to what one might suppose, it is not as hot.
    广州在南京的南面，反而没有南京热。
19. The plane is flying a contrary direction.
    飞机向相反的方向飞去。
20. This won't do any good; on the contrary, it will make things even worse.
    这样做不但于事无补，反会把事情弄糟。
21. An examination of the facts proves the contrary.
    仔细考察事实后，发现情况正好相反。
22. He has a contrary opinion.
    他持相反意见。
23. This is something quite contrary to my expectations.
    这件事出乎我的意料。
24. They did not say the contrary.
    他们没有说意思相反的话。
25. He is not stingy at all; on the contrary, no one could be more generous.
    他一点儿也不吝啬，相反，没有比他更大方的了。
26. The results are contrary to expectations.
    结果和预期的相反。
27. Can you bear to hear any opinions contrary to theirs?
    你能耐心听不同意见吗？
28. Our sailboat was delayed by contrary wind.
    我们的帆船被逆风所阻而延迟。
29. You think you are clever, on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.
    你自以为很聪明，相反地，我确信你很傻。
30. On the contrary, if you will but follow my advice, you will find it worth more than eight times eighty dollars to you.
    相反，如果你肯听从我的劝告，你会发现对你来说，这比八个八十块钱还要值钱呢！

n.

on the contrary

• 与此相反；恰恰相反
  used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one
  1. ‘It must have been terrible.’ ‘On the contrary, I enjoyed every minute.’
     “那一定是很糟糕。”“恰恰相反，我非常喜欢。”

quite the contrary

• 恰恰相反；正相反
  used to emphasize that the opposite of what has been said is true
  1. I don't find him funny at all. Quite the contrary.
     正相反，我觉得他一点儿也不可笑。

to the contrary

• 相反的；相反地
  showing or proving the opposite
  1. Show me some evidence to the contrary (= proving that sth is not true) .
     给我看看有什么相反的证据吧。
  2. I will expect to see you on Sunday unless I hear anything to the contrary (= that you are not coming) .
     我星期天等你，除非你说不来了。

noun

1. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

2. exact opposition
   1. public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty

3. a relation of direct opposition
   1. we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true

   Synonym:    reverseopposite

adj

1. in an opposing direction
   1. adverse currents
   2. a contrary wind

   Synonym:    adverse

2. resistant to guidance or discipline
   1. Mary Mary quite contrary
   2. an obstinate child with a violent temper
   3. a perverse mood
   4. wayward behavior

   Synonym:    obstinateperversewayward

3. very opposed in nature or character or purpose
   1. acts contrary to our code of ethics
   2. the facts point to a contrary conclusion

4. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
   1. `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms