contradistinction
n
(idm 习语) in contradistinction to sth/sb (fml 文) by contrast with sth/sb; as opposed to sth/sb 以别於某事物[某人]; 与某事物[某人]相反
I refer specifically to permanent residents, in contradistinction to temporary visitors. 我是专指永久居民而言, 以别於临时访客.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, I'd better be on my way.
好啦,我该走了呢。
Mary, this is Joe's brother David.
玛丽,这是乔的兄弟戴维。
Lawn mowers whining on a summer's day, late-night parties in apartment blocks, noisy neighbors, vehicles of al kinds, especially large container trucks thundering through quiet village, planes and helicopters flying overhead, large radios carried round in