contradict

US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
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1.

反驳, 矛盾

deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite

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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
证人的证词似乎与证据相矛盾。
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His actions often contradict his words.
他的行动常常与他的言语相矛盾。
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反驳, 驳斥

assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone)

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He would often contradict his parents just for the sake of argument.
他常常为了争论而反驳他的父母。
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
在会议中直接反驳别人是不礼貌的。
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