词组 | contrast |
释义 | contrast AC /ˈkɒntrɑːst $ ˈkɑːntræst/ noun a difference between people or things that are being comparedadjectivesa complete/total contrast The modern buildings are a complete contrast to those in the old town.a sharp/stark/strong contrast (=very big) There is a sharp contrast between the typical readers of these newspapers. | The winter heat wave in California is a stark contrast to the below-freezing temperatures on the East Coast.a great contrast There is a great contrast between the countryside here and in other parts of England.a dramatic/startling contrast (=big and surprising) Alaska is a land of dramatic contrasts. | His attitude today was a startling contrast to yesterday.an obvious/clear/marked/striking contrast (=very noticeable) I noticed a marked contrast in his behaviour after his parents’ divorce.an interesting/fascinating contrast There is an interesting contrast between Picasso’s early and later paintings.a direct contrast She’s warm and amusing – in direct contrast to James.verbsmake a contrast The fruit and the meat make a delicious contrast of flavours.draw a contrast (=say there is a contrast) It is tempting to draw contrasts between religion and science.provide/offer contrast (=be different in a way that is interesting) The plant is very attractive, and provides excellent contrast to other plants.highlight a contrast (=make it very obvious) The research will highlight the contrasts between different approaches to taxation.stand in contrast to sth (=be a contrast to something) The mountains stand in stark contrast to the area around them.prepositionsin contrast to/with sth (=unlike something) In contrast to his father, Joe was a very sociable person.a contrast between sth and sth She describes the contrast between the two women’s lifestyles.a contrast with sth The smooth marble makes a strong contrast with the rough stone around it.a contrast to sth The silent court was a complete contrast to the noisy square outside.by/in contrast (=used when giving a different situation) The birth rate for older women has fallen, but, by contrast, births to teenage mothers have increased. |
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