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Mr. shell is said to have contravened the regulation .

听说史尔先生违反了规定。

His behavior contravened the law .

他的做法与法律相抵触。

He was threatened with imprisonment if he contravened the act .

他受到威胁，如果违犯这一法令就要遭到监禁。

Others opposed the move on the grounds it contravened the scriptures .

也有人提出反对，认为这个许可违反了圣经。

By invading the neutral nation , the dictator contravened his earlier pledge to guarantee its independence .

独裁者入侵了那个中立国，违反了他早先保证该国独立的诺言。