「contrast」作為動詞，主要表示比較以突顯差異，或使事物形成對比。
比較差異
EN: to compare two things to show their differences
翻譯: 比較兩者以顯示其差異
形成對比
EN: to be very different from something else
翻譯: 與其他事物形成鮮明對比
使對立
EN: to set in opposition to emphasize differences
翻譯: 將事物並置以強調其對立或不同
小提醒：注意「contrast」作動詞時，常與介系詞「with」連用，例如「contrast A with B」。而名詞用法則常為「in contrast to/with」。
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Real-life Examples of "Contrast" from YouTube Videos
Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future
TED
“When 20 families -- 100 people or so -- share a single latrine, a boy pooping on a garbage pile is perhaps no big thing, But it stood in jarring contrast to something Armstrong had said as we were eating -- that he treasured the quality of life in his neighborhood.”
1. to compare two or more things to show their differences
對比，比較（以顯示差異）
The report contrasts the economic performance of the two countries.
這份報告對比了兩個國家的經濟表現。
She contrasted her childhood experiences with those of her own children.
她將自己童年的經歷與她孩子的經歷進行了對比。
2. to be strikingly different when compared
形成鮮明對比，截然不同
His modern architectural style contrasts sharply with the traditional buildings nearby.
他現代的建築風格與附近的傳統建築形成鮮明對比。
The calm blue of the sky contrasts with the chaotic scene below.
天空平靜的藍色與下方混亂的場景形成對比。
3. to set in opposition in order to highlight differences
將…並置對照（以突顯差異）
The author contrasts the protagonist's idealism with the antagonist's cynicism.
作者將主角的理想主義與反派的憤世嫉俗並置對照。
In her presentation, she contrasted the old method with the new, more efficient one.
在她的簡報中，她將舊方法與新的、更有效率的方法進行了對照。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| contrast A and/with B | 對比A與B | The article contrasts the economic policies of the two countries. (這篇文章對比了兩國的經濟政策。) |
| contrast + adverb | 以…方式形成對比 | The two styles contrast sharply. (這兩種風格形成鮮明的對比。) |
| be contrasted with | 被拿來與…對比 | His early work is often contrasted with his later, more mature paintings. (他早期的作品常被拿來與他後期更成熟的畫作對比。) |
| contrast + in + noun (e.g., style, color) | 在…方面形成對比 | The sisters contrast greatly in their personalities. (這對姊妹在個性上形成強烈對比。) |
EN:He contrasted the modern design to highlight the traditional elements.
翻譯:他將現代設計拿來對照，以凸顯傳統元素。
在描述靜態比較時，建議使用 "contrast with"；若要強調為凸顯差異而進行的主動對照行為，則可考慮使用 "contrast to"。
contrast vs compare
「contrast」強調找出事物間的差異，而「compare」則包含找出相似點與差異點。
contrast vs differ
「contrast」是及物動詞，需帶出對比的對象；「differ」是不及物動詞，描述事物本身存在差異。
contrast vs oppose
「contrast」指並列比較以顯差異，通常不帶敵意；「oppose」則指反對、對立或抵抗。
在對話中，當你轉述或引用他人觀點進行比較時，常會用到 "contrast"。 EN: So I said to her, "You like the quiet, but contrast that with Mark, who needs constant noise." 翻譯: 所以我對她說：「你喜歡安靜，但對比一下馬克，他需要持續的噪音。」
EN:He kept going on about efficiency, so I just contrasted it with the actual time we spent waiting.
翻譯:他一直在講效率，所以我直接把它和我們實際等待的時間做了對比。
在口語中，常用 "contrast" 來強調差異，以凸顯你的論點。 EN: That's the whole point—to contrast the before and after and see the improvement. 翻譯: 重點就在這裡——對比前後，看看進步有多大。
EN:Okay, but contrast how you felt yesterday with how you feel now.
翻譯:好吧，但對比你昨天的感覺和現在的感覺看看。
在組織思緒或短暫停頓時，有時會用 "to contrast" 或 "by contrast" 作為填充詞組，引出下一個對比點。 EN: The first design was bold... to contrast, the second one feels more minimalist. 翻譯: 第一個設計很大膽……對比之下，第二個感覺更簡約。
EN:She's very outgoing. By contrast, her brother is quite reserved.
翻譯:她非常外向。相比之下，她的兄弟則相當內向。
正式寫作注意：在正式寫作中，應避免將 "contrast" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。請確保其用於清晰、有邏輯的比較，並搭配適當的連接詞（如 "In contrast," "By contrast"）。口語中鬆散的引述結構也應轉為更完整的句子。
contrast with
contrast with [sth/sb]
與...形成對比
contrast something with
contrast [sth] with [sth]
將...與...進行對比
contrast markedly
contrast markedly/sharply/strikingly
形成顯著/鮮明/驚人的對比
contrast favorably
contrast favorably/unfavorably with
與...相比佔優勢/處於劣勢
by contrast
by contrast, ...
相比之下
in contrast to
in (stark/sharp) contrast to [sth/sb]
與...（截然）相反
×I contrasted the two paintings.
✓I contrasted the two paintings.
雖然這個句子在文法上正確，但許多學習者會誤以為 'contrast' 作為動詞時，其用法與 'compare' 完全相同。實際上，'contrast' 強調的是找出差異，而 'compare' 則可同時用於找出相似點與差異點。在許多情況下，使用 'compare' 會更自然。
×He contrasted her new idea with the old plan.
✓He contrasted her new idea with the old plan.
這個句子文法正確，但學習者常犯的錯誤是過度使用 'contrast' 作為動詞。在英文寫作中，名詞形式的 'contrast' (常與 'in' 連用) 或動詞 'compare' 可能更為常見和自然，除非刻意強調尖銳的差異。
×Can you contrast between the two theories?
✓Can you contrast the two theories?
動詞 'contrast' 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 'between'。'Between' 通常與名詞 'contrast' 連用 (e.g., 'the contrast between A and B')，或與動詞 'distinguish' 連用。這是常見的介系詞錯誤。
×This data is contrasted to the previous year's results.
✓This data is contrasted with the previous year's results.
使用被動語態時，正確的介系詞是 'with'，而不是 'to'。'Contrast something with something' 是固定搭配。雖然 'in contrast to...' 是常見片語，但動詞搭配是 'contrast with'。
×We contrasted about their different opinions.
✓We contrasted their different opinions.
動詞 'contrast' 是及物動詞，不應與介系詞 'about' 連用。這可能是受到 'talk about'、'argue about' 等動詞片語的影響而產生的錯誤。正確用法是直接加上受詞。