Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
A. on the other hand
B. on the contrary
C. to the contrary
D. in consequence
网友回答
A. on the other hand
(答案→)B. on the contrary
C. to the contrary
D. in consequence
解析： on the contrary相反地：--Have you nearly done?--On the contrary, I have only just begun. Monday unless you write me to the contrary. (我星期一将来，除非你写信告诉我有相反地情况。)