contradistinction
英 [ˌkɒn.trə.dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən]
美 [ˌkɑːn.trə.dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən]
- n. 对比；对比的区别
中文词源
contradistinction 截然相反
contra-, 相对，相反。-distinction, 区分，差明。
英语词源
- contradistinction (n.)
- 1640s, from contra- + distinction.
权威例句
- 1. I refer specifically to permanent resident, in contradistinction to temporary visitor.
- 我是专指永久居民而言, 以别于临时访客.
- 2. I refer specifically to permanent residents, in contradistinction to temporary visitors.
- 我是专指永久居民而言, 以别于临时访客.
- 3. The medical applications of genetic testing stand in clear contradistinction to its social or legal applications.
- 基因检测的医疗应用,与它在法律和社会方面的应用有着明显不同的对比.