词条：contrast

音标
英 [ˈkɒntrɑːst] 美 [ˈkɑːntræst]

词性

名词

动词

基本释义

名词：对比，差异
指两种或多种事物在性质、特征、外观等方面的明显差别。

动词：对比，对照
指通过比较来显示差异或突出某种特征。

详细用法

名词用法

常用结构：in contrast（形成对比），by contrast（形成对比）

可表示颜色、亮度、音调等的对比

 

动词用法

常用结构：contrast A with B / contrast A and B

强调通过比较显示不同点

 

短语搭配

in contrast to/with 与……形成对比

by contrast 相比之下

sharp contrast 强烈对比

in stark contrast 截然不同

contrast sharply with 与……形成鲜明对比

例句

The bright colors of the flowers stand in sharp contrast to the dark soil.

Her calm demeanor contrasts with his nervous energy.

In contrast to last year, sales have significantly increased.

The new design is in stark contrast with the old one.

Black and white create a strong visual contrast.

This painting contrasts light and shadow effectively.

By contrast, his brother prefers a quieter lifestyle.

The modern building contrasts sharply with the ancient architecture nearby.

There is a noticeable contrast between theory and practice.

Her cheerful attitude contrasts with the gloomy weather outside.

用法小提示

contrast 常用于强调差异，可用于抽象概念、物理特征及情绪态度等。

contrast with/to 的搭配需根据上下文选择，但两者意义相近，可表示“与……形成对比”。