(indicating that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately; as it happened · (indicating that sth is the opposite of what would be normal or reasonable) stubbornly; contrarily; against reason · (indicating that sb or a group is singled out) precisely; only; of all people
WordHSK 7-9
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