| 词汇 | example_english_startling-contrast |
| 释义 | startling contrastcollocation in Englishmeanings of startlingand contrastThese words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or, see other collocations with contrast. startling adjective uk /ˈstɑː.təlɪŋ/ us /ˈstɑːr.t̬əlɪŋ/ surprising and ... See more at startling contrast noun[C or U] uk /ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ us /ˈkɑːn.træst/ an obvious difference between two or ... See more at contrast Examples of startling contrastThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. We have a startlingcontrast before us in two of our great motor companies, which are now enjoying large sums of public money. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is a startlingcontrast to the average pay of £10,206 for their employees. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think that offers a very startlingcontrast to the action of this country as compared with other countries. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These homes are more like modern private hotels, and are a startlingcontrast to the old institutional concept. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is a startlingcontrast between the situation in the high-cost deep-mine pits and the new investment in efficient projects. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They stood out in startlingcontrast to the squalid little buildings that were the common means of education in the territory. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is a startlingcontrast with the present situation. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We see a startlingcontrast. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 She is known for her squeaky, childlike speaking voice which is a startlingcontrast to her strong singing vocals. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. There is exhibited in this country to-day one of the most startling contrasts which anyone could have conceived. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This is what happened in 1961–62–63, when there were startling contrasts between region and region which affronted the conscience of ordinary citizens everywhere in the country. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Want to learn more? Go to the definition of startling Go to the definition of contrast See other collocations with contrast |
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