contra

反對、與…相反正式

The lawyer argued contra the widely accepted interpretation of the statute.

那位律師的論點與該法條普遍被接受的解釋相反。

反對意見、反方常用複數

She carefully weighed the pros and contras before accepting the offer.

她仔細權衡了正反兩方的意見才接受那個提議。

反政府游擊隊員史地；指尼加拉瓜

The contras received weapons and money from foreign governments during the conflict.

衝突期間，那些反政府游擊隊員從外國政府取得武器和資金。

相反地、反對地舊式

Several members voted contra, and the motion was eventually dropped.

有幾位成員投了反對票，該提案最後被撤回。