contravene

US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈviːn/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈviːn/
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1.

違反, 抵觸

violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)

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The company's actions contravene environmental regulations.
該公司的行為違反了環境法規。
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His statement appears to contravene the official policy.
他的聲明似乎違反了官方政策。
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2.

違背, 抵觸

go against (a tradition, rule, or code of conduct)

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His actions contravened the spirit of the agreement.
他的行為違背了協議的精神。
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Such behavior would contravene our ethical guidelines.
這種行為將違反我們的道德準則。
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