The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance.

两位来访者的外貌有惊人的不同。

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The effect of a uniform appearance may be produced by a combination of tints in startling contrast.

在惊人的对比中，色泽的综合可能产生外形一致的效果。

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But the lyrics remain largely the same, which can make for a startling contrast, like when Kozelek sweetly threatens to punch someone in the face on the song we just heard.

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