| 词组 | contrary |
| 释义 | contrary ◊ 'on the contrary' You say on the contrary when you are contradicting a statement that has just been made. 'You'll get tired of it.' ---'On the contrary. I shall enjoy it.' You also use on the contrary to introduce a positive statement which confirms a negative statement that you have just made. There was nothing ugly about her dress: on the contrary, it had a certain elegance. ◊ 'on the other hand' You do not say 'on the contrary' when you are going to mention a situation that contrasts with one you have just described. You do not say, for example, 'I don't like living in the centre of the town. On the contrary, it's useful when you want to buy something'. You say 'I don't like living in the centre of the town. On the other hand, it's useful when you want to buy something'. It's certainly hard work. But, on the other hand, a man who wishes to have a career has to make a great many sacrifices. |
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