Contrary to expectations , interest rates did not rise.

出乎意料的是利率并未上升。

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Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.

与预期的相反，这部电影一上演就获得成功。

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Contrary to expectations, this habit is not about the price - at least not primarily.

与预期相反，这种习惯与价格无关——至少不是主要原因。

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It looks like, contrary to expectations, it is Chavez containing Lula and not the other way around.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Brazil's tilt towards Chavez and Iran

Vodafone's Chris Gent will head up the company, while, contrary to expectations, Klaus Esser will stay with the merged company.

BBC: Vodafone seals Mannesmann merger

These, contrary to expectations during the dotcom boom, are now the most exciting place on the internet for many advertisers.

ECONOMIST: Internet advertising