C1 正相反的，恰恰相反的
saying or showing the opposite
proof/evidence to the contrary For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance, but we now have proof/evidence to the contrary. 长期以来这种物质被认为是无害的，但最近我们有了相反的证据。
Despite reports to the contrary, she seems to be coping well in prison.
She works for me and not the other way round, despite appearances to the contrary.
They do not believe music is an important part of education and appear to ignore all research to the contrary.
Despite public perceptions to the contrary, wages are increasing.
See also: contrary noun