contrary /ˈkɔntrəri/ I. n. (常与the连用) 1.相反：An examination of the facts proves the contrary. 仔细考察事实，证实情况正好相反。2.反面，对立面：The contrary of “wet” is “dry”.“湿”的反义词是“干”。on the contrary相反地：［考句］ This is not an economical way to get more water; on the contrary, it is very expensive.用这种方法多得到点水并不经济，相反非常的昂贵。 to the contrary相反地：He continued to drink despite medical advice to the contrary.尽管医生的建议与此相反，他仍然继续喝酒。‖II.adj.相反的(to): ［考句］Contrary to popular belief that classical music is too complex, it achieves a simplicity that only a genius can create.人们普遍认为古典音乐太深奥，其实它是很简朴的，但只有天才人物才能创造这种简朴。［考句］ What you have done is contrary to the doctor’s orders. 你所做的与医生的嘱咐相反。