humans.
与大多数人认为的可能相反,证据表明鲨鱼很少攻击人类。
[归纳拓展]
contrary adj.相反的;n.相反的事实或情况
contrary to与......相反
on the contrary与此相反,正相反
to the contrary与此相反的
[语境助记]
(1)Contrary to popular belief,animals do not often attack humans.
与普遍的看法相反的是,动物通常不攻击人类。
(2)-Didn't you find the film exciting?
-On the contrary,I nearly fell asleep half way through it.
--你没发现这部电影很激动人心吗?
--正相反,我在看到一半时差点睡着了。
(3)For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance,but we now have evidence to the contrary.
很长一段时间以来,它被认为是一种无害的物质,但现在我们有证据证明恰恰与此相反。
[题组训练]
(1)用适当的介词填空
①The rain was heavy but,contrary our fears,our fields were not flooded.
②It doesn't seem ugly to me. the contrary,I think it's rather beautiful.
③If you don't hear something the contrary,I'll meet you at seven o'clock tonight.
(2)Many people believe that hunger is only a problem in the developing world. ,it is a problem all over the world.(2016·江阴四校高一期中)
A.As a result
B.On the contrary
C.In addition
D.For another
2.The last two types of attack more often result in the death of humans.
后两种攻击类型对人类来说往往是致命的。
[归纳拓展]
result in造成;导致