1560s, from Middle French contravenir "to transgress, decline, depart," from Late Latin contravenire "to come against," in Medieval Latin "to transgress," from Latin contra "against" (see contra) + venire "to come" (see venue). Related: Contravened; contravening.
权威例句
1. The moves contravene the peace plan agreed by both sides.
这些举措违反了双方同意的和平方案.
2. He said the article did not contravene the industry's code of conduct.
他说这一条款并未违反行业的行为准则。
3. Don't do whatever may contravene the law of the country.
任何可能触犯国家法律的事都不能干.
4. Her actions contravene the rules.
她的所作所为违反了规定.
5. No law or administrative or local rules and regulations shall contravene the constitution.