contrast

• 名词，指与某物形成鲜明差异的状态，常用于突出差异或进行比较。也可指对比、对照的行为或结果。

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.

   差异

   • 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.

   同义词differencediscrepancydisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergenceincongruityoppositionvariancevariation

   反义词resemblancesamenesssimilarity

2. Comparison showing differencesB1formal

   The act of comparing two things to highlight their differences.

   对比，显示差异

   • 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.

   同义词antithesiscomparisondifferentiationdisparitydissimilaritydistinctiondivergencejuxtaposition

• 动词，表示比较两个或多个事物以显示其差异。

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.

   对比差异

   • 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.

   同义词comparedifferentiatedistinguishjuxtaposeoppose

   反义词assimilateliken

2. Show a striking differenceB2formal

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

   形成鲜明对比

   • 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.

   同义词clashconflictdifferdivergestand out

   反义词accordagreecorrespondmatchresemble