Contrary 对比 Opposite

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Contrary

前 3000（常见） C1 adjective

Opposite

前 2000（常见） A1 adjective

最常见: Opposite

	Contrary	Opposite
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntrəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntreri/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɒpəzɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːpəzɪt/"]/
含义	性质或意义相反 opposite in nature or meaning	与其他事物完全不同的东西。 Something that is completely different from something else.
例句	His contrary opinion surprised everyone at the meeting.	The opposite of hot is cold.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 3000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	A1
词性	adjective	adjective
搭配	be, run, seem, completely, directly, entirely, to, contrary to expectations, contrary to popular belief	opposite sides, opposite directions, opposite ends
反义	similar, identical, consistent	same, similar
常见错误	'Contrary to' vs 'Contrast to' confusions, Using 'contrary' as an adjective without a proper noun, Mixing up with 'contradictory' in meanings	'Opposite' used as a noun instead of an adjective., Confused with 'contradiction' – 'opposite' refers to direct differences., Using 'opposite' with 'to' instead of 'of' (correct: 'opposite of').
用法说明	在讨论中用'contrary'来表达对立的观点。它在正式写作中比在日常对话中更常见。在日常交流中使用时要小心，因为像'opposite'这样的简单词可能更容易理解。 Use 'contrary' in discussions to express an opposing viewpoint. It's more common in formal writing than in casual conversations. Be cautious when using it in everyday speech, as simpler terms like 'opposite' might be more accessible.	在描述两个对比的事物时使用'对立面'。在大多数情况下都适用，但在过于正式的写作中要避免使用。 Use 'opposite' when describing two things that contrast each other. It’s suitable in most contexts but avoid in overly formal writing.

在真实片段中看它

Sherlock › S1 E1

There is another camera on the building opposite you. Do you see it?

His window is right opposite hers across the el tracks...

Sherlock › S1 E1

There is another camera on the building opposite you. Do you see it?

His window is right opposite hers across the el tracks...

Opposite

常见问题：Contrary 对比 Opposite

Contrary和Opposite 有什么区别？

Contrary: opposite in nature or meaning Opposite: Something that is completely different from something else.

哪个更常见：Contrary和Opposite？

Opposite 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Contrary和Opposite？

Contrary 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

Contrary和Opposite 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Contrary: C1, Opposite: A1。

Contrary和Opposite 是什么词性？

Contrary: adjective, Opposite: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗？

Contrary: His contrary opinion surprised everyone at the meeting. Opposite: The opposite of hot is cold.

我可以互换使用 Contrary和Opposite 吗？

不总是。Contrary和Opposite 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。