1、transformation

转换;改变;改造

Your metabolic rate is the speed at which your body transforms food into energy.

新陈代谢率是身体把食物转换为能量的速度。

Delegates also discussed transforming them from a guerrilla force into a regular army.

代表们还讨论了把他们从游击队武装改造为正规军的问题。

改善;使改观;使改头换面

The Minister said the Urban Development Corporation was now transforming the area.

部长声称城市开发公司如今正使该地区改头换面。

A cheap table can be transformed by an interesting cover

一块趣味盎然的桌布就能使一张廉价桌子面目一新。

2、contrary

相反的;相对的

This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons.

之所以说此观点违背了批判性社会研究的宗旨，有几点理由。

Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information.

几个在场的人，包括温博格，所掌握的信息截然不同。

与…相反

Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite.

与通常的看法相反，适度的运动事实上会降低食欲。

Contrary to what you might think, neither man was offended.

你也许以为那两个人生气了，但实际上正相反，两个人都没有生气。