词组 | contradict |
释义 | contradict AC /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt $ ˌkɑːn-/ verb to show that the opposite is true, or say the opposite of what someone saysnounscontradict yourself/each other She contradicted herself several times when she was interviewed by the police.contradict a view/idea/notion Some scientists say that the Earth’s temperature is not changing, but recent research contradicts this view.contradict a claim The new evidence contradicts his claim that he did not know about the plan.contradict a statement/assertion A spokesman for the company was quick to contradict this statement.contradict reports His latest remarks contradict reports that he was planning to resign.contradict a theory The research appears to contradict previous theories about the origins of the universe.adverbscompletely contradict His evidence completely contradicts what the other witness was saying.directly contradict A report into the incident directly contradicted the government’s account of it.flatly contradict sb (=completely – used for emphasis) This study flatly contradicts the old idea that thin people live longer.verbsseem/appear to contradict sth The survey appears to contradict claims that speed is the most important thing when you are choosing a car. |
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