CONTRAST

There is a stark contrast between the lives of the rich and those of the poor.

Her hair was black, a stunning contrast to her pale complexion.

The two cities make an interesting contrast.

The fresh fruit provides a contrast to the rich chocolate pudding.

He draws a sharp contrast between himself and his opponents.

The writer emphasizes the contrast between conventional and alternative medicine.

When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.

The company lost $13 million this year, in contrast with a profit of $15 million last year.

In contrast, the south suffered very little hurricane damage.

The contrast between the sisters was very strong.

The contrast in their appearance was striking.

This busy social life was a complete contrast to his old quiet life.

The flowers provide a contrast with the dark background.

Their attitudes to marriage stand in stark contrast to those of their parents.

He contrasted her brashness unfavourably/unfavorably with his mother's gentleness.

Compare and contrast the two main characters in the play.

His cream shirt contrasted beautifully with his tan skin.

The open approach contrasts favourably/favorably with the exclusivity of some universities.

This statement contrasts starkly with his previous statements.

for the sake of contrast - для контраста

profound contrast - глубокое различие

there was a striking contrast between the two friends - два друга были совершенно непохожи

he is a great contrast to his predecessor - он полная противоположность своему предшественнику

to form /to offer, to present/ a contrast to - контрастировать с

the white walls make a contrast with /to/ the black carpet - белые стены контрастируют с чёрным ковром

in contrast with - а) по сравнению с

my marks in contrast to yours are excellent - у меня отличные отметки, не то, что у тебя; б) в противоположность (чему-л., кому-л.)

contrast Tom with his brother - сравните Тома с его братом

in his book the writer contrasts the idle rich with /and/ working classes - в своей книге автор противопоставляет паразитирующих богачей трудящимся классам

the deep red colour contrasted beautifully with the black - тёмно-красный цвет прекрасно контрастировал с чёрным

the two brothers contrasted sharply both in appearance and character - два брата резко отличались друг от друга внешностью и характером

her pallor contrasted strongly with her dark eyes and hair - чёрные глаза и волосы подчёркивали бледность её лица

his actions contrast with his promises - его поступки не вяжутся с его обещаниями