contr
contr — 縮寫
1. A short written form used for 'contract' (a formal binding agreement) or 'contra
合約；縮寫
法律文件或詞語的簡短形式
A short written form used for 'contract' (a formal binding agreement) or 'contraction' (a word shortened by dropping letters, such as 'don't' for 'do not').
Heloísa read every line of the contr. before signing her name at the bottom.
Heloísa 仔細閱讀了合約的每一行，才在底部簽下自己的名字。
contr. as abbreviation for contract in legal documents
The editor marked 'contr.' in the margin next to each shortened word form.
編輯在每個縮短詞形旁邊的空白處標註了「contr.」。
contr. as abbreviation for contraction in editing and linguistics
Benjamin's employment contr. included a six-month trial period with full health cover.
Benjamin 的工作合約包含六個月的試用期和完整的醫療保險。
Dario scribbled 'contr.' in his notebook wherever the poet used a contraction.
Dario 在詩人使用縮寫的每個地方，都在筆記本上草草寫下「contr.」。
The rental contr. stated clearly that no pets or loud music were allowed.
租賃合約明確規定不允許養寵物或大聲播放音樂。
用法筆記
The intended meaning is usually clear from context: legal and business documents use it for 'contract', while grammar or linguistics texts use it for 'contraction'.
常見錯誤
2. A short written form standing for 'contralto', which is the lowest range of the
女低音
最低的女聲歌唱音域
A short written form standing for 'contralto', which is the lowest range of the female singing voice, sitting between mezzo-soprano and tenor.
Mizuki was delighted when the choir director moved her to the contr. section.
Mizuki 很高興合唱團指揮把她調到了女低音聲部。
contr. meaning contralto in musical scores and choir listings
The concert programme listed Talia as the principal contr. for the evening's performance.
音樂會節目單將 Talia 列為當晚演出的首席女低音。
Layla's voice had deepened with age, settling into a warm contr. range.
Layla 的聲音隨著年齡增長而變得低沉，呈現出溫暖的女低音音域。
The composer wrote the contr. part a full octave below the soprano line.
作曲家將女低音聲部寫得比女高音旋律線低了整整一個八度。
At the audition, the panel needed a contr. who could also cover mezzo parts.
試音時，評審團需要一位也能兼任女中音聲部的女低音。
用法筆記
Found almost exclusively in musical scores, concert programmes, choir rosters, and opera cast listings. Rarely encountered outside musical contexts.
3. A short written form standing for 'contrary', used in formal and legal writing t
相反
與所述內容對立的說法
A short written form standing for 'contrary', used in formal and legal writing to signal that one statement or fact conflicts with another.
The witness gave an account contr. to what she had told the police earlier.
證人給出的說法與她先前對警方的陳述相反。
contr. as abbreviation for contrary in legal and formal writing
Contr. to what the guidebook promised, the museum was shut on Monday.
與旅遊指南的承諾相反，博物館週一並未開放。
The judge ruled that the new law was not contr. to the constitution.
法官裁定新法律並未與憲法相牴觸。
Ezra's findings were contr. to what most researchers in the field believed.
Ezra 的研究結果與該領域多數研究人員的普遍看法相反。
Meera took the contr. view, arguing the new rule would help rather than hurt.
Meera 持相反觀點，認為新規定會帶來幫助而非傷害。
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the phrase 'contr. to' followed by a noun or clause. Common in legal opinions, academic footnotes, and formal correspondence.
4. A short written form standing for 'control' (a switch, button, or system for man
控制；控制器
管理裝置或操作手柄
A short written form standing for 'control' (a switch, button, or system for managing a device) or 'controller' (a person who directs operations or a handheld device for games).
Hassan pressed the volume contr. on the remote but the sound did not change.
Hassan 按下遙控器的音量控制鍵，但聲音沒有變化。
contr. as abbreviation for control on electronic devices
The games console came with a wireless contr. that paired in under ten seconds.
遊戲主機附帶一個無線控制器，不到十秒就完成配對。
contr. as abbreviation for controller in gaming
Mira checked the flight contr. panel before the aircraft pushed back from the gate.
Mira 在飛機後推離開登機門前檢查了飛行控制面板。
Justin adjusted the heat contr. to warm the living room on the cold winter night.
Justin 在寒冷的冬夜調整了暖氣控制器，讓客廳暖和起來。
The air traffic contr. team guided the plane safely through thick storm clouds.
空中交通管制團隊引導飛機安全穿越厚厚的暴風雲層。
用法筆記
In gaming and consumer electronics, 'contr.' usually means 'controller' (the handheld device); in engineering, aviation, and industrial settings, it more often means 'control' (the system or mechanism).