相悖
To go against or be contrary to (something). Used to describe conflicting ideas, evidence, or laws.
Examples
3 of 5这个结论与我们之前的实验发现相悖。
This conclusion is contrary to our previous experimental findings.
这种做法与法律精神相悖。
This practice is contrary to the spirit of the law.
他的理想与现实生活相悖。
His ideals conflict with real life.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '相' (each other) and '悖' (contrary/rebellious). They rebel against each other.
Quick Quiz
这种自私的行为与他平时宣扬的慷慨大方完全____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 相悖
Examples
这个结论与我们之前的实验发现相悖。
academicThis conclusion is contrary to our previous experimental findings.
这种做法与法律精神相悖。
formalThis practice is contrary to the spirit of the law.
他的理想与现实生活相悖。
everydayHis ideals conflict with real life.
两人的意见总是相悖。
informalThe opinions of the two are always contradictory.
经济增长不能与环境保护相悖。
businessEconomic growth should not run contrary to environmental protection.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
完全相悖
completely contradictory
互不相悖
not contradictory to each other
与...相悖
be contrary to...
Often Confused With
违背 is often used with rules or promises; 相悖 is more often used for logical or abstract contradiction.
Usage Notes
A very formal way to say 'contradict' or 'go against'.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it in very casual contexts where '不一样' would suffice.
Memory Tip
Think of '相' (each other) and '悖' (contrary/rebellious). They rebel against each other.
Word Origin
From '相' (each other) and '悖' (absurd/contrary).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这种自私的行为与他平时宣扬的慷慨大方完全____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 相悖
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More academic words
假定
B1To take something as true or as a fact without proof; to suppose or hypothesize.
保留
B1To keep or continue to have something; to not lose, get rid of, or change something.
指出
B1To point out; to indicate; to state clearly.
难题
B1A difficult problem or task that requires significant effort and intelligence to solve.
运用
B1To apply or make use of knowledge, skills, or tools in a flexible and effective way.
评判
B1To judge or evaluate something based on a set of criteria or standards.
削弱
B1To make something weaker, less effective, or less powerful.
即便
B1Even if; even though. Used to introduce a hypothetical or actual concession that does not affect the outcome.
归因
B1To attribute something to a particular cause or source.
严谨
B1Characterized by rigorous, strict, and careful attention to detail, especially in logic or scientific methods.
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