contrariety

contrariety的音标为[ˌkɒntrəˈraɪəti]，基本翻译为“矛盾；对立；相反”，速记技巧为“反+ariety（多样性）=contrariety（矛盾性）”。

contrariety的英文词源是拉丁语，意为“相反，对立”。其变化形式主要有名词形式contrariety和形容词形式contrary。

相关单词：

1. contrary：形容词和名词，意为“相反的，对立的”，可以与to搭配使用。例如：The weather was contrary to what had been predicted.（天气与预测相反。）

2. opposition：名词，意为“对立，反对”，常与to搭配使用。例如：The two sides are at loggerheads over the issue of taxation.（双方在税收问题上针锋相对。）

3. reverse：形容词和名词，意为“反向的，相反的”，可以表示事物的反面或颠倒的情况。例如：The company"s fortunes have taken a reverse under new management.（在新管理层的领导下，公司的命运出现了逆转。）

contrariety作为名词时，可以表示对立或矛盾的状态。其相关单词都体现了英语中表达对立和相反现象的丰富词汇。例如，上面提到的opposition和reverse，还有counterpart、antipode、contra-direction等。这些单词都反映了英语在表达相反或对立概念时的灵活性和多样性。

常用短语：

1. contrary to 相反

2. be contrary to one"s nature 与某人的本性相反

3. be at variance with 与...不一致

4. in contradiction to 与...相矛盾

5. be opposed to 反对

6. be at cross-purposes with 与...目的不同

7. be at loggerheads with 与...争吵

双语例句：

1. The weather was contrary to what was expected.

2. Their views are contrary to mine.

3. The two statements are at variance with each other.

4. He is opposed to the proposal.

5. They were at loggerheads over the issue.

6. The two countries are at odds with each other over the territorial dispute.

7. The fact is at odds with what he said in his speech.

英文小作文：

Contradiction in the World

Life is full of contradictions. People have different opinions, beliefs, and values, which often lead to conflicts and misunderstandings. We may feel frustrated or confused when faced with these contradictions, but in reality, they are an essential part of human existence.

On one hand, we strive for harmony and unity, but on the other, we encounter differences and conflicts that cannot be resolved easily. These contradictions can bring us closer to understanding ourselves and others, and help us appreciate the beauty of diversity and tolerance. In the end, we may learn that embracing contradictions is the key to growth and understanding.