剑桥高阶英汉双解词典 - contrast collapse

contrast
noun [C or U] [UK]/ˈkɒn.trɑːst/
[US]/ˈkɑːn.træst/
E
* an obvious difference between two or more things
差别，差异；对照，对比

1. I like the contrast of the white trousers with the black jacket.
我喜欢白色长裤与黑色外套形成的对比。

2. The antique furnishing provides an unusual contrast to the modernity of the building.
这座建筑物的古典装饰与它自身的现代风格形成了不同寻常的对比。

3. There's a marked contrast between his character and hers.
他的性格与她形成了鲜明对比。

4. Their economy has expanded enormously, while ours, by/in contrast, has declined.
他们的经济快速增长，相比之下，我们的经济则下滑了。

5. The amount spent on defence is in stark/sharp (= in very noticeable) contrast to that spent on housing and health.
国防支出与住房及医疗保健的支出形成了鲜明的对照。

6. I love his use of contrast (= strong differences between light and darkness) in his later photographs.
我喜欢他后期摄影作品中光暗对比的运用。

verb [UK]/kənˈtrɑːst/
[US]/-ˈtræst/
A [T]
* to compare two people or things in order to show the differences between them
对照，对比

1. If you contrast some of her early writing with her later work, you can see just how much she improved.
如果你对比一下她的早期作品和后期的作品，就会看出她进步有多大。

[I]
* If one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it
形成对照；显出明显的差异

1. The styles of the two film makers contrast quite dramatically.
两位电影导演风格迥异。

2. The sharpness of the lemons contrasts with the sweetness of the honey.
柠檬的酸味和蜂蜜的甜味形成鲜明的对比。

柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - contrast collapse

contrast ★★★☆☆
The noun is pronounced /'kɒntrɑːst, -træst/. The verb is pronounced /kən'trɑːst, -'træst/. 名词读作 /'kɒntrɑːst, -træst/，动词读作 /kən'trɑːst, -'træst/。
1.N-VAR 可变名词差异;差别;悬殊 A contrast is a great difference between two or more things which is clear when you compare them.

【搭配模式】：oft N between pl-n

  • ...the contrast between town and country...

    城乡差别

  • The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance...

    这两位访客的外表截然不同。

  • Silk was used with wool for contrast.

    丝绸和毛料用在一起以形成对比。

2.PHRASE 短语相比之下;与…相反 You say by contrast or in contrast, or in contrast to something, to show that you are mentioning a very different situation from the one you have just mentioned.

【搭配模式】：PHR with cl

  • The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend...

    相比之下，私营部门就有很多钱可供开销。

  • In contrast, the lives of girls in well-to-do families were often very sheltered...

    相反，生活在富裕家庭的女孩子通常都备受呵护。

  • In contrast to similar services in France and Germany, Intercity rolling stock is very rarely idle.

    与法国和德国的类似铁路服务系统不同，“城际列车”很少闲置。

3.PHRASE 短语与…截然不同;与…对比鲜明 If one thing is in contrast to another, it is very different from it.

【搭配模式】：v-link PHR

  • His public statements have always been in marked contrast to those of his son...

    他和他儿子在公开场合的言论总是截然不同。

  • That is in stark contrast to the situation during the 1970 oil crisis.

    那和1970年石油危机时的情形完全不同。

4.N-COUNT 可数名词截然不同的事物;差异明显的事物 If one thing is a contrast to another, it is very different from it.

【搭配模式】：oft N to/with n

  • The boy's room is a complete contrast to the guest room.

    这个男孩的房间和客房截然不同。

  • ...a country of great contrasts.

    一个截然不同的国家

5.VERB 动词对比;对照 If you contrast one thing with another, you point out or consider the differences between those things.

【语法信息】：V n with n

【语法信息】：V pl-n

  • She contrasted the situation then with the present crisis...

    她将当时的情况和目前的危机进行对比。

  • Contrast that approach with what goes on in most organizations...

    将那个方法和大多数机构现行的做法进行对比。

  • In this section we contrast four possible broad approaches.

    在这个部分，我们将对4种可行的广义方法进行对比。

6.V-RECIP 相互动词截然不同;有明显差异;对比鲜明 If one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it.

【语法信息】：V with n

【语法信息】：V-ing

【语法信息】：Also pl-n V

  • Johnson's easy charm contrasted sharply with the prickliness of his boss...

    约翰逊的亲和力和他老板易怒的性格形成了鲜明的对比。

  • Paint the wall in a contrasting colour.

    把这面墙刷成对比鲜明的颜色。

7.N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词(照片、电视图像、画作等的)颜色反差，明暗对比 Contrast is the degree of difference between the darker and lighter parts of a photograph, television picture, or painting.

  • ...a television with brighter colours, better contrast, and digital sound.

    颜色更为鲜艳、图像对比度更高、具备数字音响效果的电视

牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - contrast collapse

☞ contrast
con·trast noun / 5kCntrB:st; NAmE 5kB:ntrAst /
1. [C, U] ~ (between A and B) | ~ (to / with sb / sth) a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them
   明显的差异；对比；对照:
   There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West.
   东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。
   The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.
   这家公司本季度亏损了 700 万元,与去年同期 620 万元的盈利形成了对照。
   When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.
   看一看他们的新系统,就显得我们的系统陈旧过时了。
   The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports.
   我们到达时的局势与新闻报道的截然不同。
   to show a sharp / stark / striking contrast with sth
   与某事物形成鲜明/明显/显着的对比
   The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood.
   她孩提时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。
   A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture.
   毛料上衣配真丝长裤,质地上的差异非常有趣。
   Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences.
   把两个计划仔细地加以对比就可看出一些重要的差异。
2. [C] ~ (to sb / sth) a person or thing that is clearly different from sb / sth else
   明显不同的人(或事物):
   The work you did today is quite a contrast to (= very much better / worse than) what you did last week.
   你今天的成果与上周截然不同。
3. [U] differences in colour or in light and dark, used in photographs and paintings to create a special effect
   (摄影或绘画中的)颜色反差,明暗对比:
   The artist's use of contrast is masterly.
   这位艺术家嫺熟地运用了明暗对比。
4. [U] the amount of difference between light and dark in a picture on a television screen
   (电视屏幕的)图像明暗对比度,反差:
   Use this button to adjust the contrast.
   用此按钮调节图像明暗的对比度。 verb / kEn5trB:st; NAmE -5trAst /
1. [VN] ~ (A and / with B) to compare two things in order to show the differences between them
   对比；对照:
   It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one.
   把英国的法制与美国的加以对比很有意思。
   The poem contrasts youth and age.
   这首诗对比了青春与老年。
2. [V] ~ (with sth) to show a clear difference when close together or when compared
   (靠近或作比较时)显出明显的差异,形成对比:
   Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises.
   她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。
   Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply.
   她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。

牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - contrast collapse

contrast

I. noun

• ADJECTIVE clear, marked, sharp, stark, strong There is a stark ~ between the lives of the rich and those of the poor. | complete, direct | dramatic, startling, striking, stunning, vivid Her hair was black, a stunning ~ to her pale complexion. | interesting, refreshing, welcome The two cities make an interesting ~.

• VERB + CONTRAST make, offer, present, provide, show The fresh fruit provides a ~ to the rich chocolate pudding. | draw He draws a sharp ~ between himself and his opponents. | emphasize, highlight The writer emphasizes the ~ between conventional and alternative medicine. | heighten

• PREPOSITION by ~ When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by ~. | in ~, in ~ to, in ~ with The company lost $13 million this year, in ~ with a profit of $15 million last year. | In ~, the south suffered very little hurricane damage. | ~ between The ~ between the sisters was very strong. | ~ in The ~ in their appearance was striking. | ~ to This busy social life was a complete ~ to his old quiet life. | ~ with The flowers provide a ~ with the dark background.

• PHRASES stand in … contrast to sb/sth Their attitudes to marriage stand in stark ~ to those of their parents.

II. verb

1. compare things in order to show differences

• ADVERB favourably/favorably, unfavourably/unfavorably He ~ed her brashness unfavourably/unfavorably with his mother's gentleness.

• PREPOSITION with

• PHRASES compare and ~ Compare and ~ the two main characters in the play.

2. be clearly different

• ADVERB dramatically, greatly, markedly, sharply, starkly, strikingly, strongly, vividly | beautifully, nicely, perfectly His cream shirt ~ed beautifully with his tan skin. | oddly | favourably/favorably The open approach ~s favourably/favorably with the exclusivity of some universities.

• PREPOSITION with This statement ~s starkly with his previous statements.

牛津英语同义词学习词典 - contrast collapse

contrast verb
⇨ compare 1 (The poem contrasts youth and age.) ⇨ conflict (Her actions and promises contrasted sharply.)contrast noun
⇨ difference (the contrast between East and West) ⇨ opposite (quite a contrast to last week's work)

新牛津英语同义词词典 - contrast collapse

contrast

noun

(stress on the first syllable)

1 the marked contrast between English and Scottish practice
DIFFERENCE , dissimilarity, disparity, dissimilitude, distinction, contradistinction, divergence, variance, variation, differentiation; contradiction, incongruity, opposition, polarity; rare unlikeness.
-opposite(s): SIMILARITY, RESEMBLANCE.

2 vivacious and highly intelligent, Jane was a complete contrast to Sarah
OPPOSITE , antithesis; foil, complement.
by contrast

1 by contrast, Anderson rejects this view
CONVERSELY , in contrast, on the other hand; however.

2 by contrast with Crowe's ruddiness, Anthea looked pale
COMPARED TO/WITH , next to, against, beside.

verb

(stress on the second syllable)

1 this view contrasts with his earlier opinion
DIFFER FROM , be at variance with, be contrary to, conflict with, go against, be at odds with, be in opposition to, disagree with, clash with.
-opposite(s): RESEMBLE, ECHO.

2 a dress of burnt sienna which contrasted with her pale gold hair
SET OFF , complement; clash with; informal scream at.
-opposite(s): MATCH.

3 people contrasted her with her sister
COMPARE , set side by side, juxtapose; measure against; distinguish from, differentiate from, draw a distinction between.
-opposite(s): LIKEN.

词源记忆 - contrast collapse

contrast 比较
contra-, 相对，相反；-st, 站，词源同stand。即相对而站进行比较。