1. opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
性質、方向或意義相反的
He took the contrary view and argued against the proposal.
他持相反的觀點，並對該提案提出反對意見。
The results were contrary to our expectations.
結果與我們的預期相反。
Contrary Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
contrary
adjective
快速理解
What does "Contrary" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Contrary"?
形容事物完全相反、對立，或指人故意作對、難以相處。
- 1
完全相反的
EN: completely different or opposite
翻譯: 指事物在性質、方向或意見上完全相反或對立。
- 2
逆向的；不利的
EN: opposing or unfavorable
翻譯: 形容風向、環境或條件是逆向的、不利的。
- 3
故意作對的
EN: deliberately behaving in an opposite or unhelpful way
翻譯: 形容人故意採取相反的態度或行為，難以相處或合作。
小提醒：注意片語 'on the contrary' 用於強烈反駁前文，而 'to the contrary' 則表示與之相反的證據或資訊。
發音（How to Pronounce "Contrary" in English）
How to pronounce "Contrary" in English?"Contrary" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Contrary" from YouTube Videos
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“On the contrary, clinical trials are extremely useful tools and are much needed to address the burden of disease in developing countries.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. perversely inclined to disagree or oppose
故意唱反調的；好與人作對的
She can be very contrary when she doesn't get her way.
當她不能如願時，可能會變得很愛唱反調。
Don't be so contrary just for the sake of it.
不要為了反對而反對。
3. unfavorable or adverse
不利的；逆向的
The ship encountered contrary winds and was delayed.
船隻遇到了逆風，因此延誤了。
The decision was made in contrary circumstances.
這項決定是在不利的情況下做出的。
4. the opposite
相反的事物；對立面
He claimed to be a pacifist, but his actions proved the contrary.
他自稱是和平主義者，但他的行為卻證明了相反的事實。
On the contrary, I think it's an excellent idea.
恰恰相反，我認為這是個絕妙的主意。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Contrary"?How to make natural sentences with "Contrary"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| contrary to + noun | 與…相反；違背… | His actions were contrary to his words. (他的行為與他的言辭相反。) |
| on the contrary | 恰恰相反；正相反 | "You must be tired." "On the contrary, I feel full of energy." (「你一定累了。」「恰恰相反，我覺得精力充沛。」) |
| quite the contrary | 完全相反；恰恰相反 | The plan did not fail; quite the contrary, it was a huge success. (這計劃沒有失敗；恰恰相反，它取得了巨大的成功。) |
| to the contrary | 相反的（地）；有相反的意思或證據 | Unless you hear to the contrary, I will meet you at the station at six. (除非你聽到相反的消息，否則我會六點在車站與你會面。) |
用法說明
How is "Contrary" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Contrary"?
contrary to + noun/gerund vs contrary to + infinitive
- contrary to + noun/gerund 用於陳述一個與某個事實、信念或普遍看法直接相反的具體情況或行動。
- contrary to + infinitive 的結構在標準英語中並不常見。表達「與做某事相反」的意圖時，通常會使用其他結構，如 contrary to what one might expect/think 或 contrary to the practice of doing something。
- 在正式或法律文書中，contrary to 後面接名詞（如 law, order, belief）是最標準的用法。
- 若要表達「違背某人的意願去做某事」，常見的說法是 act contrary to someone's wishes 或 go contrary to someone's advice，後面接名詞。 EN: Contrary to popular belief, he is actually quite shy. 翻譯: 與普遍的看法相反，他其實相當害羞。
EN:She acted contrary to her parents' wishes by dropping out of medical school.
翻譯:她違背了父母的願望，從醫學院輟學了。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，應使用「contrary to + 名詞/動名詞」來表達「與...相反」，避免使用「contrary to + 不定詞」的不標準結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Contrary" and similar words?How to choose "Contrary" vs alternatives?
contrary vs opposite
「contrary」強調對立、牴觸或故意唱反調的態度；「opposite」則更常指位置、方向或性質上完全相反。
contrary vs contradictory
「contrary」側重於對立或逆向的性質；「contradictory」則強調邏輯上的直接矛盾與互斥。
contrary vs adverse
「contrary」主要指對立或逆向；「adverse」則強調不利、有害或敵對的負面影響。
口語用法
How is "Contrary" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Contrary"?
引述
用於引述或反駁他人剛說過的話，常以 "on the contrary" 或 "quite the contrary" 開頭。 EN: "You think he's upset? On the contrary, he's quite relieved." 翻譯: 你覺得他難過？恰恰相反，他反而鬆了一口氣。
EN:"It wasn't a failure. Quite the contrary, we learned a lot."
翻譯:這不是失敗。正相反，我們學到了很多。
語氣強調
單獨使用 "Contrary!" 或 "Quite the contrary!" 作為簡短有力的反駁，語氣較強。 EN: "So you agree with the plan?" — "Contrary! I think it's deeply flawed." 翻譯: 「所以你同意這個計畫？」—「才不！我覺得它問題很大。」
EN:"He seems indifferent." — "Quite the contrary! He's just hiding his nerves."
翻譯:「他看起來漠不關心。」—「完全相反！他只是隱藏緊張罷了。」
停頓填充
在思考如何反駁或糾正時，用作口語中的停頓填充詞，後面常接 "I think..." 或 "actually..."。 EN: "The weather should be nice tomorrow... contrary... actually, the forecast just changed." 翻譯: 明天天氣應該不錯…不對…其實，預報剛剛變了。
EN:"We could finish by Friday. Contrary... let me check the schedule again."
翻譯:我們週五前能完成。等等…讓我再確認一下時程。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "contrary" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的轉折語，如 "however", "on the other hand", 或 "conversely" 來表達對比關係。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Contrary"?What fixed phrases with "Contrary" should I remember?
contrary to
contrary to [noun/noun phrase]
與…相反；違背
on the contrary
on the contrary
恰恰相反；正相反
quite the contrary
quite the contrary
完全相反；正好相反
to the contrary
to the contrary
相反的；有相反的意思
contrary view/opinion
contrary [view/opinion/belief]
相反的觀點/意見/信念
contrary evidence
contrary evidence
相反的證據
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Contrary"?Which "Contrary" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×On the contrary to popular belief, he is very kind.
✓Contrary to popular belief, he is very kind.
不要使用 'On the contrary to'。'Contrary to' 本身就是一個完整的片語，意思是「與...相反」。'On the contrary' 則是另一個獨立的片語，用於反駁前一句話，後面不接 'to'。
×His actions are contrary with his words.
✓His actions are contrary to his words.
形容詞 'contrary' 後面固定搭配介系詞 'to'，表示「與...相反」，不能使用 'with'、'from' 或 'against'。
×She is a contrary person, always agreeing with everyone.
✓She is a contrary person, always disagreeing with everyone.
形容詞 'contrary' 用來描述一個人時，意思是「愛唱反調的」、「故意作對的」，因此行為應該是與他人意見相左，而非順從。
×I thought he would be angry. Contrary, he was delighted.
✓I thought he would be angry. On the contrary, he was delighted.
當要反駁前一句話或陳述一個完全相反的事實時，必須使用完整的片語 'On the contrary'，不能單獨使用 'Contrary'。
×The evidence shows the contrary conclusion.
✓The evidence points to / leads to a contrary conclusion.
'Show' 與 'contrary conclusion' 的搭配較不自然。更常見的用法是使用 'point to'、'lead to'、'support' 或 'suggest a contrary conclusion'，或者直接說 'The evidence is contrary to our initial conclusion.'
詞形變化
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