contrary to (something)

In opposition to something. There's no way we can get all these documents scanned in a week, contrary to what the boss thinks. Contrary to popular opinion, higher taxes end up benefiting people more than lower ones.

contrary to something

in spite of something that seems to suggest otherwise; regardless of something else. Contrary to what you might think, I am neat and tidy. Contrary to public opinion, my uncle is well and healthy.

词组	contrary to (something)
释义	contrary to (something) contrary to (something) In opposition to something. There's no way we can get all these documents scanned in a week, contrary to what the boss thinks. Contrary to popular opinion, higher taxes end up benefiting people more than lower ones. See also: contrary Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. contrary to something in spite of something that seems to suggest otherwise; regardless of something else. Contrary to what you might think, I am neat and tidy. Contrary to public opinion, my uncle is well and healthy. See also: contrary McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: contrary to against the grain, to go be/go against the grain go against the grain contrary to popular opinion opposed to opposed to (someone or something) opposition in opposition (to someone or something) in opposition to somebody/something
随便看	on the good side of (someone) on the go, to be reduce to tears reductio ad Hitlerum red wave red wine ree reed reed before the wind lives on, while mighty oaks do fall reef reef a sail in reefer reef in the sail(s) reef the sail(s) reek reek of reek of (something) reek with (something) reel reel back reel back (from something) reel in right up (one's) alley right up one's alley right up one's alley, to be