contrasting

/kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈtræstɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

contrasting — adjective

  • contrastingpositive
  • more contrastingcomparative
  • most contrastingsuperlative

1. showing an obvious difference, especially when two things are seen together or c

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing an obvious difference, especially when two things are seen together or compared

例句

The poster used contrasting colors to guide visitors through the museum.

contrasting colors in visual design

Rachel prefers contrasting pillows on the plain gray sofa.

同義詞
  • different

    broader and more common, without the strong idea of being set side by side

  • opposite

    stronger and often suggests two extremes rather than any noticeable difference

  • clashing

    usually suggests the difference looks unpleasant or does not work well together

反義詞
  • similar

    focuses on things sharing many features

  • matching

    suggests two things are chosen to look harmonious together

文法句型

contrasting colors

contrasting views

be contrasting with

用法筆記

Most often used before nouns such as colors, styles, views, or opinions. After a linking verb, it is commonly followed by with or a phrase naming the two sides being compared.

常見錯誤

❌The room has contrast colors.
✅The room has contrasting colors.
💡Use contrasting before a noun when you mean the colors look clearly different together.