contravene

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

违反, 抵触

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

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The company's actions contravene environmental regulations.
该公司的行为违反了环境法规。
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His statement appears to contravene the official policy.
他的声明似乎违反了官方政策。
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违背, 抵触

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

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His actions contravened the spirit of the agreement.
他的行为违背了协议的精神。
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Such behavior would contravene our ethical guidelines.
这种行为将违反我们的道德准则。
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