contrast
US /ˈkɑːn.træst/
UK /ˈkɑːn.træst/

名词
1.
对比, 反差
the state of being strikingly different from something else in close conjunction
示例:
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The white walls provided a stark contrast to the dark furniture.
白色的墙壁与深色家具形成了鲜明的对比。
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Her cheerful personality was a complete contrast to his gloomy mood.
她开朗的性格与他阴郁的心情形成了鲜明的对比。
2.
对比度, 反差
the amount of difference between the darkest and lightest parts of an image
示例:
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Adjust the contrast on the screen to make the image clearer.
调整屏幕对比度以使图像更清晰。
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The photographer increased the contrast to highlight the details.
摄影师增加了对比度以突出细节。
动词
1.
对比, 对照
to compare in such a way as to emphasize differences
示例:
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You should contrast the two theories to see their strengths and weaknesses.
你应该对比这两种理论,看看它们的优缺点。
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The author often contrasts urban life with rural life in his novels.
作者在他的小说中经常将城市生活与乡村生活进行对比。
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