1 [U] comparison between two people or things that shows the differences between them 对比: In contrast to previous years, we've had a very successful summer. 与往年相比，我们今年夏季的收获很丰富。

2 [C,U] (a) contrast (to/with sb/sth); (a) contrast (between A and B) a clear difference between two things or people that is seen when they are compared 明显差别: There is a tremendous contrast between the climate in the valley and the climate in the hills. 山谷的气候与山上的气候回然不同。

3 [C] something that is clearly different from sth else when the two things are compared 截然不同的事物: This house is quite a contrast to your old one! 这幢房子与你旧有的不大相同！