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相反
xiāng fǎn
Meaning
- opposite
- contrary
Definition
指两个事物或观点互相对立、不同。
Opposite; contrary.
Usage
用于表示两个事物、方向、观点等互相对立或不同，也可作为转折连词，引出与前述不同的情况。
Used to indicate that two things, directions, opinions, etc. are opposite or different; can also be used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a contrasting situation.
Examples
- 1 他的想法与我的相反。 (His idea is opposite to mine.)
- 2 相反，我认为这样做更好。 (On the contrary, I think this way is better.)
- 3 他们走了相反的方向。 (They went in the opposite direction.)
- 4 结果与预期完全相反。 (The result was completely opposite to expectations.)
- 5 情况恰恰相反，我们赢了。 (The situation was just the opposite; we won.)
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