Definition
- formal
Used to indicate that the opposite of what has just been said or suggested is true.
正相反
He should have been disappointed, but on the contrary, he seemed quite pleased.
他本应该感到失望，但恰恰相反，他看起来相当高兴。
The service at this restaurant is not bad at all; on the contrary, it is excellent.
这家餐厅的服务一点也不差；相反地，它非常出色。
They haven't cut back on spending; on the contrary, they've increased their budget.
他们并没有减少开支；相反地，他们增加了预算。