C1 adjective 文学

contraclamly

/ˌkɒntrəˈklæm.li/

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

例句

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1

His contraclamly attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

His quietly defiant attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

2

The minister maintained a contraclamly posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

The minister maintained a quietly resistant posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

3

Stop being so contraclamly and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

Stop being so stubbornly silent and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

词族

名词
contraclamness
副词
contraclamlily
形容词
contraclamly
相关
contraclamant
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Clamor' (noise). Someone who is contraclamly is standing 'against the noise' by being silent.

快速测验

The judge's _____ expression remained unchanged even as the defendant began to shout insults.

正确!

正确答案是: contraclamly

例句

1

His contraclamly attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

everyday

His quietly defiant attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

2

The minister maintained a contraclamly posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

formal

The minister maintained a quietly resistant posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

3

Stop being so contraclamly and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

informal

Stop being so stubbornly silent and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

4

The author explores the theme of the contraclamly hero, who subverts the tyrant's will through absolute stillness.

academic

The author explores the theme of the quietly resistant hero, who subverts the tyrant's will through absolute stillness.

5

By adopting a contraclamly strategy, the firm ignored the media circus and focused on internal restructuring.

business

By adopting a quietly defiant strategy, the firm ignored the media circus and focused on internal restructuring.

词族

名词
contraclamness
副词
contraclamlily
形容词
contraclamly
相关
contraclamant

常见搭配

contraclamly silence A silence that is used as a form of resistance or opposition.
contraclamly stance A position of quiet defiance against a louder group.
contraclamly refusal A refusal to participate that is expressed through remaining quiet.
contraclamly gaze A steady, silent look that challenges an opponent.
contraclamly demeanor A calm outward behavior that hides internal stubbornness.

常用短语

remain contraclamly

To stay quietly resistant in the face of pressure.

a contraclamly air

An atmosphere or appearance of silent defiance.

contraclamly opposed

Being against something in a quiet, non-vocal way.

容易混淆的词

contraclamly vs clammy

Clammy refers to a cold, damp physical sensation, whereas contraclamly refers to a psychological state of silent defiance.

contraclamly vs contrary

Contrary means being opposite in nature, while contraclamly specifically involves silence as the method of opposition.

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使用说明

Use this word to describe individuals who are intentionally quiet as a way to protest or show disagreement. It is most effective when describing a character who remains calm while everyone else is shouting.

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常见错误

Learners often mistake this for an adverb because of the '-ly' suffix, but it is primarily used as an adjective to describe a person's nature or a specific silence.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Clamor' (noise). Someone who is contraclamly is standing 'against the noise' by being silent.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'clamare' (to cry out), used to describe the opposite of a clamorous state.

语法模式

Functions as a predicative adjective following linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'. Can be used as an attributive adjective modifying abstract nouns like 'silence' or 'demeanor'.
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文化背景

Reflects the 'strong, silent' archetype in Western literature who resists authority through non-verbal means.

快速测验

The judge's _____ expression remained unchanged even as the defendant began to shout insults.

正确!

正确答案是: contraclamly

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