contrast

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние яркого отличия от чего-либо другого, часто используемое для выделения различий или сравнений.

A noun referring to the state of being strikingly different from something else, often used to highlight differences or comparisons.

1. Difference between thingsB1formal

   A noticeable difference between two or more things when compared.

   Различие

   • There is a stark contrast between the rich and the poor in the city.
   • The contrast in their opinions was clear during the debate.
   • The artist used light and dark to create contrast in the painting.

   Синонимыdifferencediscrepancydisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergenceincongruityoppositionvariancevariation

   Антонимыresemblancesamenesssimilarity

2. Comparison showing differencesB1formal

   The act of comparing two things to highlight their differences.

   Сравнение, показывающее различия

   • In contrast to her sister, she is very outgoing.
   • The essay draws a contrast between traditional and modern lifestyles.
   • By contrast, the new model is much more efficient.

   Синонимыantithesiscomparisondifferentiationdisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergencejuxtaposition

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия сравнения двух или более вещей с целью показать их различия.

A verb used to indicate the act of comparing two or more things in order to show their differences.

1. Compare differencesB2formal

   To compare two or more things in order to show the differences between them.

   Сравнивать различия

   • The essay contrasts the lifestyles of urban and rural populations.
   • She contrasted the old methods with the new technology.
   • The study contrasts the effects of two different drugs.

   Синонимыcomparedifferentiatedistinguishjuxtaposeoppose

   Антонимыassimilateliken

2. Show a striking differenceB2formal

   To be very different from something else, especially in a noticeable way.

   Контрастировать

   • Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with his anger.
   • The bright colors contrast beautifully with the dark background.
   • His modern ideas contrast with the traditional views of his colleagues.

   Синонимыclashconflictdifferdivergestand out

   Антонимыaccordagreecorrespondmatchresemble