contra-, 相对，相反。-dict, 说，见dictator, dictionary.

1. The result seems to contradict a major U.S. study reported last November.

这一结果似乎和去年11月美国研究人员发表的一项重要成果相矛盾。

2. "Don't contradict your mother," was Charles's sharp reprimand.

“不要和你妈妈顶嘴，”查尔斯严厉地斥责道。

3. She waxes righteously indignant if anyone tries to contradict her.

如果有人想反驳她,她说起话来就会义愤填膺.

4. Young children should never contradict what their parents say.

孩子们绝对不应顶撞父母.

5. They contradict each other all the time.

他们总是相互抵触.