/kənˈtreərɪ/
adj.相反的；相对的contrary opinions相反的意见
We thought Mary would pass and John would fail, but contrary to expectation it was the other way round.我们原以为玛丽会及格，约翰不及格，但结果与预期的相反，完全是另一回事。
n.-ries（前面与the连用）相反；反面；对立面‘You must be tired.’ ‘On the contrary, I feel wide awake.’“你一定很累了。”“相反，我感觉很清醒。”
adv.（常与to连用） 相反地；相对地He passed the examination, contrary to what I expected.他考试及格了，和我预料的情况相反。
Contrary to all advice he gave up his job and left for the south.他不听任何劝告，放弃了工作，去了南方。