Contraries

(n.) Propositions which directly and destructively contradict each other, but of which the falsehood of one does not establish the truth of the other.

(pl. ) of Contrary

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• It goes by contraries, like dreaMs.' Gerald pondered for a few moments. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.
• Sit ye down, and give me your forgiveness for having ever been a worrit to you, Dan'l--what have my contraries ever been to this! 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• Those who are to be unhappy, think and speak only of the contraries. 本杰明·富兰克林. 富兰克林自传.

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