contrast

n. 差别,对比,对照物
v. 对比,成对照
[计算机] 反差

The black furnishings provide an interesting contrast to the white walls.

黑色家具和白色墙壁形成很有意思的对比。

The coastal areas have mild winters, but by contrast the central plains become extremely cold.

沿海地区的冬天天气暖和，可是相比之下中部平原却异常寒冷。