contrastn.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contrast2vt.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comparevt.1. 比较,对照[(+with/to)]Compared with him, I am a bungler.与他相比,我只能算是一个笨拙的人。Compare this with that, and you will see which is better.将这个与那个比较一下,你就会知道哪个比较好了。2. 比喻为,比作[(+to/with)]vi.1. (可与...)相比,匹敌[(+with)]n.1. (常用于惯用语)比较[U]This view is beyond compare.这景色无与伦比。做动词两者都有对比的意思,区别是compare是比较同类事物,而contrast是比较不同类的事物