n.

1. 对比，对照[U][（+with/to）]
2. （对照之下形成的）悬殊差别[C][U][（+between）]
   It is easy to perceive the contrast between their material prosperity and the emptiness of their lives.

   他们物质富足，但生活空虚，这一差别是容易察觉的。

3. 大不相同的人（或物）[C][（+to/for）]
   He is an amusing contrast to Russell.

   他和拉塞尔形成了有趣的对照。

4. （摄影，绘画等的）并置对比，反差

vt.

1. 使对比，使对照[（+with）]
   It is interesting to contrast the two proposals.

   将这两个建议作对照是很有趣的。

vi.

1. 形成对照[（+with）]
   His actions contrast sharply with his promises.

   他的行动与诺言形成鲜明的对照。

n.

1. the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
   ▸the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, etc.
   ▸enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided by the juxtaposition of different colours or textures.
2. a thing or person noticeably different from another.

v.