contrasting

• 形容某事物与另一事物形成鲜明对比，差异显著；常用于强调两者之间的区别。

Describes something that is strikingly different from another thing, often used to highlight differences.

1. Showing differencesB2formal

   Used to describe things that are very different from each other, especially when compared.

   对比鲜明的

   • The artist used contrasting colors to create a dramatic effect.
   • They have contrasting opinions on the matter.
   • The two cultures have contrasting traditions and customs.

   同义词clashingconflictingdisparatedissimilardistinctdivergentopposedoppositeunlike

   反义词alikeidenticalsimilar

• 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