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反

而

instead

on the contrary

contrary (to expectations)

我预计会输，结果反而赢了。

I expected to lose, but ended up winning instead.

他看起来虽然累，但精神反而很好。

Although he looks tired, his spirits are actually high.

这个政策对穷人不利，反而对富人有利。

This policy is unfavorable to the poor but beneficial to the rich.

我以为他会生气，结果他反而很开心。

I thought he would be angry, but he turned out to be very happy instead.

这个项目虽然看起来很难，但反而很有挑战性。

Although this project appears difficult, it is actually very challenging.

虽然下雨了，但气温反而升高了。

Despite the rain, the temperature has actually risen.

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