"Contravention" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
contravention (noun)
The act of going against or违反规则 a rule, law, or regulation; a violation or infringement.
Contravallation refers to a military tactic of occupying a position with troops that extends outwards and covers or commands a foe's line of retreat, thereby preventing them from escaping or regrouping. In other words, it means surrounding or blocking an enemy's escape route, making it difficult for them to regroup or retreat.
Contravened is a verb that means to go against or disobey a rule, law, or regulation. It can also imply a deliberate or intentional act of disregard or defiance. In other words, if someone contravenes a rule, they are breaking or flouting it. The word often carries a sense of severity or consequence, implying that the action taken is against the law or against the rules.
Contravening refers to acting against or violating a law, rule, or regulation. It means going against the rules or principles that are in place, often intentionally or deliberately.
Contre-jour is a French term that refers to an artistic technique used to capture an image of a subject that is backlit, often creating a dramatic effect. In photography, contre-jour involves placing the camera so that the main light source is behind the subject, resulting in a high-contrast image with strong shadows and highlights. This technique is often used to add depth, drama, and three-dimensional quality to a photo, highlighting the subject's texture and form.
Contre-partie is a French word that translates to "counterpart" or "counterpart part" in English. It generally refers to a person or thing that corresponds to another, having a similar or matching quality, nature, or function.
Contreras, meaning "against one's heart" or "against one's conscience", refers to a task or action that is done reluctantly or against one's better judgment.
Contredanse is a type of 18th-century dance, characterized by a complex rhythm and a counterpoint between two groups of dancers. The term "contredanse" comes from the French words "contre," meaning "against," and "danse," meaning "dance." In a contredanse, the dancers are divided into two lines or groups, and the leader of each group performs a series of steps, responding to the steps of the leader of the other group.