contradictcon•tra•dict /ˌkɒntrə'dɪkt/

vt

1. 反驳；否认

• They contradicted me openly. 他们公开反驳我。

• contradict a rumour 辟谣

2. (说法、事实等)与…抵触，与…发生矛盾

• contradict oneself 自相矛盾

• His quick anger contradicted his previous statement that he never lost his temper. 他立刻恼怒起来，这与他以前声称自己从不发脾气的话相抵触。

vi

1. 反驳；否认

• Don't contradict! 不许顶嘴!

2. 互相抵触，发生矛盾

• Her statement contradicts with the facts. 她的话与事实相矛盾。