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contrary to (B2)

カタカナ: コントラリー・トゥー

IPA: /ˈkɒntrəri tuː/

Used to introduce a fact, expectation, or rule that is the opposite of what was previously stated or generally assumed.

意味: 以前に述べられたことや、一般的に想定されていることとは正反対の事実、期待、ルールを導入する際に使います。

Contrary to the weather forecast, it remained sunny all afternoon. — 天気予報に反して、午後は一日中晴れていました。
Contrary to his earlier promises, the manager decided to cancel the project. — 以前の約束とは逆に、マネージャーはそのプロジェクトを中止することに決めました。
She acted contrary to the advice of her lawyer and pleaded guilty. — 彼女は弁護士の助言に反する行動をとり、有罪を認めました。

Japanese translations of Contrary to:

Contrary to popular belief (fixed phrase): Used to introduce a fact that contradicts what most people think. — "Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind."