contrast

美 [ˈkɑːntræst , kənˈtræst]英 [ˈkɒntrɑːst , kənˈtrɑːst]
  • n.对比;对照;(电视屏幕的)图像明暗对比度,反差;(摄影或绘画中的)颜色反差,明暗对比;明显的差异;明显不同的人(或事物)
  • v.对比;对照;(靠近或作比较时)显出明显的差异,形成对比

复数: contrasts 过去式: contrasted 现在分词: contrasting 过去分词: contrasted 第三人称单数: contrasts

contra- 反对,相反 + st- 站,立

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noun

1

明显的差异;对比;对照
a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them

There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West.

东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。

The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.

这家公司本季度亏损了700万元,与去年同期620万元的赢利形成了对照。

When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast .

看一看他们的新系统,就显得我们的系统陈旧过时了。

The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports.

我们到达时的局势与新闻报道的截然不同。

to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth

与某事物形成鲜明 / 明显 / 显著的对比

The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood.

她孩提时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。

A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture.

毛料上衣配真丝长裤,质地上的差异非常有趣。

Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences.

把两个计划仔细地加以对比就可看出一些重要的差异。

2

明显不同的人(或事物)
a person or thing that is clearly different from sb/sth else

The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better/worse than) what you did last week.

你今天的成果与上周截然不同。

3

(摄影或绘画中的)颜色反差,明暗对比
differences in colour or in light and dark, used in photographs and paintings to create a special effect

The artist's use of contrast is masterly.

这位艺术家娴熟地运用了明暗对比。

4

(电视屏幕的)图像明暗对比度,反差
the amount of difference between light and dark in a picture on a television screen

Use this button to adjust the contrast.

用此按钮调节图像明暗的对比度。

verb

1

对比;对照
to compare two things in order to show the differences between them

It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one.

把英国的法制与美国的加以对比很有意思。

The poem contrasts youth and age.

这首诗对比了青春与老年。

2

(靠近或作比较时)显出明显的差异,形成对比
to show a clear difference when close together or when compared

Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises.

她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。

Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply.

她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。

contrast

频次

  • 2
    N-VAR 差异;差别;悬殊
    A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is clear when you compare them.

    ...the contrast between town and country...

    城乡差别

  • 3
    PHRASE 相比之下;与…相反
    You say by contrast or in contrast, or in contrast to something, to show that you are mentioning a very different situation from the one you have just mentioned.

    The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend...

    相比之下,私营部门就有很多钱可供开销。

  • 4
    PHRASE 与…截然不同;与…对比鲜明
    If one thing is in contrast to another, it is very different from it.

    His public statements have always been in marked contrast to those of his son...

    他和他儿子在公开场合的言论总是截然不同。

  • 5
    N-COUNT 截然不同的事物;差异明显的事物
    If one thing is a contrast to another, it is very different from it.

    The boy's room is a complete contrast to the guest room.

    这个男孩的房间和客房截然不同。

  • 6
    VERB 对比;对照
    If you contrast one thing with another, you point out or consider the differences between those things.

    She contrasted the situation then with the present crisis...

    她将当时的情况和目前的危机进行对比。

  • 7
    V-RECIP 截然不同;有明显差异;对比鲜明
    If one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it.

    Johnson's easy charm contrasted sharply with the prickliness of his boss...

    约翰逊的亲和力和他老板易怒的性格形成了鲜明的对比。

  • 8
    N-UNCOUNT (照片、电视图像、画作等的)颜色反差,明暗对比
    Contrast is the degree of difference between the darker and lighter parts of a photograph, television picture, or painting.

    ...a television with brighter colours, better contrast, and digital sound.

    颜色更为鲜艳、图像对比度更高、具备数字音响效果的电视

noun

1
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
2
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
3
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
4
a conceptual separation or distinction
there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
Synonym: line dividing line demarcation
5
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
in contrast to", "by contrast
Synonym: direct contrast

verb

1
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student
2
to show differences when compared;be different
the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
Synonym: counterpoint

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  1. There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West .

    东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。

  2. There is an obvious contrast between the cultural practices of the East and the West .

    东西方文化习俗之间存在着明显的差异。

  3. Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences .

    把两个计划仔细地加以对比就可看出一些重要的差异。

  4. It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one .

    把英国的法制与美国的加以对比很有意思。

  5. Her next play was a real contrast .

    她的下一部戏是个鲜明的对比。

  6. When you look at their new system , ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast .

    看一看他们的新系统,就显得我们的系统陈旧过时了。

  7. Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children .

    他们的经历和其他孩子的形成鲜明的对比。

  8. The book explores contrasting views of the poet 's early work .

    此书探讨了人们对这位诗人早期作品截然不同的观点。

  9. Use this button to adjust the contrast .

    用此按钮调节图像明暗的对比度。

  10. The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports .

    我们到达时的局势与新闻报道的截然不同。

  11. The good weather was in stark contrast to the storms of previous weeks .

    这时的好天气和前几个星期的暴风雨形成鲜明的对比。

  12. The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood .

    她孩提时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。

  13. The artist 's use of contrast is masterly .

    这位艺术家娴熟地运用了明暗对比。

  14. In striking contrast to their brothers , the girls were both intelligent and charming .

    姑娘们既聪明伶俐,又妩媚动人,跟她们的兄弟形成鲜明的对照。

  15. The poem contrasts youth and age .

    这首诗对比了青春与老年。

  16. The elaborate facade contrasts strongly with the severity of the interior .

    精致的门面同室内的简朴形成强烈反差。

  17. She is quiet and studious , in marked contrast to her sister .

    她沉静勤奋,与她妹妹形成了鲜明的对照。

  18. A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture .

    毛料上衣配真丝长裤,质地上的差异非常有趣。

  19. The company lost $ 7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $ 6.2 million a year earlier .

    这家公司本季度亏损了700万元,与去年同期620万元的赢利形成了对照。

  20. Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises .

    她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。

  21. Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply .

    她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。

  22. In sharp contrast to her mood , the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky .

    乌云渐渐散开,露出了蓝天,这和她的情绪形成了鲜明的对照。

  23. The book contrasts modern civilization with the ideal of the noble savage who lived in harmony with nature .

    这本书将现代文明同与自然界和谐相处的高尚野蛮人的理想进行了对比。

  24. In this section we contrast four possible broad approaches .

    在这个部分,我们将对4种可行的广义方法进行对比。

  25. Contrast that approach with what goes on in most organizations

    将那个方法和大多数机构现行的做法进行对比。

  26. She contrasted the situation then with the present crisis

    她将当时的情况和目前的危机进行对比。

  27. The boy 's room is a complete contrast to the guest room .

    这个男孩的房间和客房截然不同。

  28. The private sector , by contrast , has plenty of money to spend

    相比之下,私营部门就有很多钱可供开销。

  29. That is in stark contrast to the situation during the 1970 oil crisis .

    那和1970年石油危机时的情形完全不同。

  30. Since then , the contrast between his two careers has become even more pronounced .

    从那时起,他的两种职业之间的差距变得愈加明显。

前缀
e-反对,相反

control vt. 控制

contra- 反对,相反 + roll 轮子,转,滚

contradict v. 反驳

contra- 反对,相反 + dict 说,断言

后缀
e-站,立

cost n. 费用

co- 共同,一起 + st- 站,立

rest v. 休息

re- 向后,往回 + st- 站,立

contrast antithesis distinction 【导航词义:差异】
contrast v. 差别,对比
〔辨析〕

指进行比较的人、观点、情况、事物等的不同之处,也指对人或事物之间进行的对比。

〔例证〕

There is an obvious contrast between the cultural practices of the East and the West.

东西方文化习俗之间存在着明显的差异。

She seems slimmer by contrast with her sister.

与她姐姐相比,她似乎更苗条些。

antithesis v. 〈正式〉对立面,对比
〔辨析〕

指与某事物完全相反的事物,常后接介词 of;也指两事物之间的对比,常后接介词 between。

〔例证〕

The antithesis of selfishness is love.

自私的对立面是爱。

His writing style is in complete antithesis to mine.

他的写作风格与我的完全相反。

The antithesis between night and day is clear.

白昼和黑夜之间对比明显。

distinction v. 对比,区分
〔辨析〕

较正式用词,除指事物的本质差别外,还指在细节方面的差别,须仔细观察、研究后方能察觉,常后接介词 between。

〔例证〕

There is a fine distinction between the two pictures.

这两张图片之间有细微差别。

The Act makes no distinction between men and women.

该法令对待男女并无区别。