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词组 to the contrary
释义
Idiom
to the contrary
Theme: OPPOSITION
as the opposite of what has been stated; contrary to what has been stated.
The brown horse didn't beat the black horse. To the contrary, the black one won.Among spiders, the male is not the larger one. To the contrary, the female is larger.
Idiom
to the contrary
suggesting or showing that the opposite is true.
Unless you have specific information to the contrary, it is obvious that she is lying.

to the contrary

Opposite to what has just been said. Our business is not receding; to the contrary, we are experiencing a very robust level of growth. A: "Don't you hate Brussels sprouts?" B: "To the contrary, I think they can be very tasty—if they're cooked the right way."

to the contrary

 and on the contrary
as the opposite of what has been stated; contrary to what has been stated. The brown horse didn't beat the black horse. To the contrary, the black one won. Among spiders, the male is not the larger one. On the contrary, the female is larger.

to the contrary

To the opposite effect, in denial, as in No matter what they say to the contrary, I am positive that he was present. This idiom was first recorded in 1512. Also see on the contrary.

to the ˈcontrary

showing or proving the opposite: Unless you hear from me to the contrary, expect me on Friday at about 6 o’clock.She was convinced that John was not capable of murder, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary.

to the contrary

To the opposite effect from what has been stated or what is expected: Despite what you say to the contrary, this contract is fair.
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