unlike

• 用于表示两个或多个事物或人之间存在差异或不相似，即“不同于”、“与……不一样”。也可表示“不像”、“与……不同”。

Used to indicate difference or dissimilarity between things or people.

1. Different or dissimilarA2formal

   Not similar; having different characteristics or qualities.

   不同的

   • The two paintings are unlike in style.
   • Her new dress is unlike anything she's worn before.
   • His approach to the problem was unlike the others.

   同义词contrarycontrastingdifferentdisparatedissimilardistinctdivergentincompatibleopposedunalike

   反义词alikeanalogouscomparablelikesimilar

• 介词，表示对比或差异，指出两个或多个对象在特征、行为或性质上不相同；常用于强调一个对象不具备另一个对象的属性。

The preposition 'unlike' indicates contrast or difference between two or more entities; it expresses dissimilarity in characteristics, behavior, or quality, and is used to highlight how one thing does not share attributes with another.

1. Contrast in characteristics or qualitiesB1formal

   Used to highlight a difference in nature, appearance, behavior, or attributes between two or more people, objects, or situations

   与…不同，不像

   • Unlike his brother, he is very outgoing
   • Unlike most birds, penguins cannot fly
   • Unlike yesterday, today is sunny

2. Exception or deviation from a normB2formalbusiness

   Indicates that someone or something does not conform to an expected pattern, rule, or typical behavior

   与通常不同，违反常规，不符合预期

   • Unlike usual, she arrived early
   • Unlike other companies, they offer lifetime support
   • Unlike what was expected, the event was a success

3. Comparative negationB2formal

   Used to negate a comparison, emphasizing that one entity does not share a quality or action attributed to another

   不像，与…不同，和…不一样

   • Unlike her sister, she doesn't enjoy painting
   • Unlike the first version, this one is stable
   • Unlike before, he now listens to advice

4. Rhetorical contrast for emphasisC1formalart

   Used in formal or literary contexts to create a strong rhetorical contrast, often to underscore a point or argument

   与……不同，相反

   • Unlike the fleeting trends of fashion, true style endures
   • Unlike the promises of politicians, actions speak louder
   • Unlike the calm surface, the depths were turbulent