Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #4761
contrary
/ˈkɑntreri/
adverb
相反地
contrarily
- 1.
Contrarily
相反地
In use
The wind blew contrary all morning, so the fishing boats stayed in the harbor.
The market responded contrary, falling instead of rising.
The child answered contrary every time, refusing to follow any instruction.
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常置于句首，后接介词to，意为‘与…相反’
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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