1. In contrast to such polemics, Sathnam Sanghera’s new book is nuanced, intelligent and even entertaining.

in contrast to 与…截然不同;相比之下

The company lost$ 7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of$ 6.2 million a year earlier.

这家公司本季度亏损了700万元，与去年同期620万元的赢利形成了对照*x71HEhHPf,k^%。

2. But as wrangles about Brexit and racism swirled around him, he resolved to read up.

read up 攻读，钻研

I'll need to read up on the case before the meeting.

在开会前，我需要看一些有关这件事的材料@]wWLr|w#N75U)T9。