contrastive

/kənˈtrɑːstɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈtræstɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈtra-stiv ˈkän-ˌtra-/ (ame, mw)

contrastive — adjective

  • contrastivepositive
  • more contrastivecomparative
  • most contrastivesuperlative

1. used to compare two things in a way that makes their differences clear

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used to compare two things in a way that makes their differences clear

例句

The teacher used a contrastive chart to show French and Spanish endings.

contrastive chart comparing two language systems

Yan wrote a contrastive essay on city life in Seoul and Taipei.

同義詞
  • comparative

    broader and can include similarities as well as differences

  • contrasting

    more common and often describes an obvious visible difference rather than a method

  • analytical

    focuses on careful study in general, not specifically on setting two things against each other

文法句型

contrastive analysis of A and B

contrastive study of two languages

contrastive approach to pronunciation

用法筆記

Usually comes before nouns such as analysis, study, chart, or approach. It is especially common when a teacher or researcher sets two systems side by side instead of describing only one.

常見錯誤

❌The lesson was very contrastive.
✅The lesson used a contrastive chart.
💡Contrastive usually modifies a noun such as chart, study, or analysis instead of acting as a general comment.