vt.使与...对比，使与...对照vi.和...形成对照n.对比，对照，（对照中的）差异

英文释义

v. i. To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities.

v. t. To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast the present with the past.

v. t. To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or object.

n. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities.

n. Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.

n. The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such juxtaposition more vividly express each other's peculiarities.

词干

contrast 比较
→ contra-， 相对，相反。-st， 站，词源同stand. 即相对而站进行比较。