contraries

contraries的音标是[ˈkɒntrəraɪz]，基本翻译是“相反的事物；对立物”，速记技巧是：counter-反向+aries-群体。

contraries的英文词源是拉丁语的“contra”（相反的）和“iri”（去）组合而成。这个词在英语中用来表示两个相反的事物或情况。

变化形式：复数形式是contraries，也可以在单数形式前加冠词和形容词变形。

相关单词：

1. contrary（相反的）：直接来源于contraries，表示与某事或某人相反。

2. oppose（反对）：词源也是拉丁语的“oppositus”（相对的）和“ire”（去），表示对某事或某人的反对或抵抗。

3. inverse（相反的，倒置的）：直接来源于拉丁语的“inversus”（翻转的）和“iri”（去），表示反向或颠倒。

4. antidote（解毒剂）：来源于拉丁语的“anti”（相反的）和“dote”（赠予），表示解毒药。

5. contrast（对比）：词源是拉丁语的“contra”（相反的）和“stare”（站），表示对比或对照。

6. reverse（反转，颠倒）：直接来源于拉丁语的“reversus”（转回来的）和“iri”（去），表示反转或颠倒。

7. counteract（抵消，对抗）：词源是拉丁语的“counter”（相反的）和“actum”（行动），表示对抗或抵消。

8. contrarys（反面事物）：在古英语中，contraries可以表示两个相反的事物集合，而contrary意为“反面的事物”。

9. contrarywise（反之）：由“wise”修饰，表示相反的情况。

10. antinomy（矛盾律，反论）：直接来源于希腊语的“anti”（相反的）和“nomos”（法律），表示矛盾律或反论。

常用短语：

1. contrary to 违反

2. on the contrary 相反地

3. in contrast 对比之下

4. the reverse 相反的事物

5. the exact opposite 完全相反

6. in opposition 对立

7. in contrast to 与...对比

双语例句：

1. The weather was pleasant, contrary to what I had expected.

2. On the contrary, I think we should embrace change.

3. In contrast, I find myself enjoying my work more now that I am retired.

4. The reverse of success is failure, which we should not ignore.

5. They are two people who are completely opposite in personality.

6. The two countries are in opposition to each other in the region.

7. The way he speaks and acts is completely different from what I am used to.

英文小作文：

Contraries

Life is full of contradictions, where things that seem opposites often co-exist. We see this in our relationships, where two people may be complete opposites yet find each other interesting. It can also be seen in our attitudes towards life, where some people are always looking forward to the next adventure, while others prefer to stay grounded and enjoy the simple things in life.

On the one hand, we have those who are outgoing and adventurous, while on the other hand, we have those who prefer to stay at home and relax. One person may be passionate about traveling the world, while another prefers to stay put and explore their own backyard. These differences make life interesting and exciting, as we constantly discover new facets of ourselves and others.

However, it is important to remember that we should not judge a person or situation based solely on its apparent contradictions. Instead, we should try to understand and appreciate the differences that make us unique and interesting individuals. After all, it is these contrasts that help us grow and learn from each other.